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MBDA ASRAAM
MBDA · Air-to-Air · UK · Modern (1992–2009)
The Advanced Short Range Air-to-Air Missile (ASRAAM), also known by its United States designation AIM-132, is an imaging infrared homing air-to-air missile, produced by MBDA UK, that is designed for close-range combat. It is in service in the Royal Air Force (RAF), replacing the AIM-9 Sidewinder. The ASRAAM is designed to allow the pilot to fire and then turn away before the opposing aircraft can close for a shot. It flies at over Mach 3 to ranges in excess of 25 kilometres (16 mi). It retains a 50 g maneuverability provided by body lift and tail control.
Specifications
- Category
- Missiles
- Sub-Category
- AAM
- Domain
- Defence
- Era
- Modern (1992–2009)
- Country
- UK
- Manufacturer
- MBDA
- Operator
- UK/Australia/India
- Primary Role
- Air-to-Air
- Status
- In Service
- Service Entry
- 1998
- Produced
- 3000
- Unit Cost (2026$)
- $400K
- Propulsion
- Rocket
- Engine
- Royal Ordnance Nuthatch solid-fuel rocket
- Thrust / Power
- None (rocket)
- Launch
- Air-launched
- Length (ft)
- 9.4
- Wingspan (ft)
- 1.7
- Empty Weight (lb)
- 99
- MTOW (lb)
- 220
- Payload (lb)
- 44
- Endurance (hr)
- 0.01
- Service Ceiling (ft)
- 50000
- Range (mi)
- 18
- Max Speed (mph)
- 2301
- Max Speed (Mach)
- 3
- Armament
- Blast-fragmentation