Patriot Advanced Capability-3

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Patriot Advanced Capability-3 is an upgraded version of the U.S. Patriot air and missile defense system designed to intercept and destroy tactical ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and advanced aircraft.

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instanceOf Patriot missile system variant
surface-to-air missile system
alsoKnownAs PAC-3
associatedProgram U.S. Army air and missile defense modernization
componentOf Patriot fire unit
countryOfOrigin United States
designedToIntercept advanced aircraft
air-breathing threats
cruise missiles
short-range ballistic missiles
tactical ballistic missiles
developedFrom Patriot Advanced Capability-2
engagementEnvironment lower-tier missile defense
enteredService early 2000s
exportControlledBy United States government
feature enhanced lethality
improved accuracy
increased missile agility
multiple missiles per launcher canister
smaller missile size compared to PAC-2
guidanceType active radar seeker
hit-to-kill
hasComponent PAC-3 missile
engagement control station
launcher station
radar set
hasVariant PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement
improvementOver Patriot Advanced Capability-2
manufacturer Lockheed Martin
networkedWith Patriot engagement control station
Patriot radar
operatorType ground-based
partOf MIM-104 Patriot
primaryRole aircraft interception
cruise missile interception
tactical ballistic missile interception
propulsion solid-fuel rocket motor
usedBy Bundeswehr
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force
Polish Armed Forces
Qatar Armed Forces
Republic of Korea Armed Forces
Royal Netherlands Army
Royal Saudi Air Defense Forces
Taiwan Armed Forces
United Arab Emirates Armed Forces
United States Army

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PAC-3 CRI partOf Patriot Advanced Capability-3
Patriot Advanced Capability-3 improvementOver Patriot Advanced Capability-2
linked to: Patriot Advanced Capability-3