RIM-7 Sea Sparrow missiles

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:missile
gptkbp:compatibility compatible with NATO systems
gptkbp:counter_air_role primary role is air defense
gptkbp:countermeasures resistant to electronic countermeasures
gptkbp:deployment deployed on various naval vessels
deployed in multiple naval operations
gptkbp:design_purpose designed for ship defense against aircraft
gptkbp:designed_by gptkb:Raytheon
gptkbp:development developed during the Cold War
developed from the AIM-7 Sparrow
gptkbp:diameter 0.23 m
gptkbp:fighting_style used in various conflicts
proven combat effectiveness
gptkbp:first_introduced gptkb:1965
gptkbp:future_prospects still in use and being upgraded
gptkbp:guidance_system semi-active radar
gptkbp:history has a long service history
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label RIM-7 Sea Sparrow missiles
gptkbp:impact significant impact on naval air defense
gptkbp:integration integrated with Aegis Combat System
gptkbp:is_integrated_with integrated with shipboard radar systems
gptkbp:is_targeted_at airborne threats
gptkbp:is_tested_for extensively tested before deployment
gptkbp:launch_platform can be launched from various platforms
ship-based systems
can be launched from destroyers and frigates
gptkbp:launch_window vertical launch or canister launch
gptkbp:launched vertical launch system
gptkbp:length 2.9 m
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Raytheon
gptkbp:max_takeoff_weight 90 kg
gptkbp:military_branch primarily used by naval forces
gptkbp:modifications upgraded versions exist
gptkbp:operational_range up to 15 km
gptkbp:operational_status currently operational
gptkbp:operational_theater used in various operational theaters
gptkbp:origin gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:performance effective against various aerial threats
gptkbp:provides_guidance_on semi-active radar homing
gptkbp:range 15 km
gptkbp:rate_of_fire multiple missiles can be fired simultaneously
gptkbp:reliability high reliability in combat
gptkbp:service_history in service since 1965
gptkbp:speed Mach 2.5
gptkbp:successor gptkb:RIM-162_ESSM
gptkbp:training requires specific training for operators
requires specialized training for crew
gptkbp:type anti-aircraft missile
gptkbp:upgrades planned upgrades for enhanced capabilities
upgraded to improve performance
gptkbp:used_by gptkb:United_States_Navy
gptkbp:user_countries used by several allied nations
gptkbp:variant multiple variants exist
gptkbp:warhead_type high-explosive
gptkbp:weight 90 kg
gptkbp:wingspan 1.2 m
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:HNLMS_Van_Amstel
gptkb:HNLMS_Friesland
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5