SM-3 Block I

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:missile
gptkb:Challenger
gptkbp:collaboration developed in collaboration with the U. S. Navy
gptkbp:components includes booster, guidance system, and warhead
gptkbp:deployment deployed in various naval fleets
deployed on Aegis destroyers and cruisers
gptkbp:designed_by gptkb:Raytheon
gptkbp:developed_by gptkb:Raytheon
gptkbp:development gptkb:2000
gptkbp:diameter 0.34 meters
gptkbp:elevation up to 150 km
gptkbp:environmental_impact subjected to rigorous environmental testing
gptkbp:facilities various U. S. military testing ranges
gptkbp:fielded_year gptkb:2006
gptkbp:fighting_style yes
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:2005
gptkbp:first_introduced gptkb:2005
gptkbp:guidance_system inertial guidance with midcourse updates
gptkbp:has_ability gptkb:2006
gptkbp:has_programs gptkb:Aegis_Ballistic_Missile_Defense
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label SM-3 Block I
gptkbp:involved_technology missile guidance and tracking technologies
gptkbp:is_integrated_with interoperable with NATO systems
integrated with Aegis radar and fire control
gptkbp:is_tested_for multiple successful tests
gptkbp:key_feature hit-to-kill technology
gptkbp:launch_event high success rate in tests
gptkbp:launch_platform Aegis-equipped ships
gptkbp:launch_window vertical launch system
gptkbp:length 6.55 meters
gptkbp:logistics logistics support provided by Raytheon
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Raytheon_Missile_Systems
gptkbp:operational_range up to 1,000 km
gptkbp:operational_status in service
gptkbp:operational_theater primarily in the Pacific region
gptkbp:price approximately $10 million
gptkbp:range 1,000 km
gptkbp:reliability high reliability in operational conditions
gptkbp:role intercepting short-to medium-range ballistic missiles
gptkbp:speed 4.5 km/s
gptkbp:strategic_importance critical for missile defense strategy
gptkbp:successor gptkb:SM-3_Block_IA
gptkb:Aegis_BMD
gptkbp:supports ground support equipment available
gptkbp:system gptkb:combat_system
sea-based missile defense system
gptkbp:targets ballistic missiles, some cruise missiles
gptkbp:training provided to operators
participated in joint training exercises
gptkbp:type anti-ballistic missile
gptkbp:upgrades planned upgrades for enhanced capabilities
upgraded to Block IA and Block IB versions
gptkbp:used_by gptkb:United_States_Navy
gptkbp:user_countries Japan, South Korea
gptkbp:warhead_type kinetic kill vehicle
gptkbp:weight 1,500 kg