SM-3 interceptor

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Challenger
gptkbp:collaboration collaborative development with Japan
gptkbp:designed_by gptkb:Raytheon
gptkbp:development gptkb:1996
Joint Program Office
gptkbp:engagement_altitude up to 150 km
gptkbp:first_introduced gptkb:2005
gptkbp:guidance_system inertial guidance with midcourse updates
gptkbp:has_programs gptkb:Ballistic_Missile_Defense_Organization
gptkb:Missile_Defense_Agency
gptkb:Aegis_BMD
Aegis BMD software suite
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label SM-3 interceptor
gptkbp:integration integrated with Aegis radar systems
gptkbp:intercept_method hit-to-kill
gptkbp:is_capable_of intercepting short to intermediate range ballistic missiles
gptkbp:is_tested_for gptkb:Pacific_Missile_Range_Facility
gptkb:Wallops_Flight_Facility
gptkb:Point_Mugu_Naval_Air_Station
gptkb:Vandenberg_Air_Force_Base
gptkb:Kauai,_Hawaii
successful in multiple tests
gptkbp:key_feature advanced sensor technology
multi-target engagement capability
networked operations capability
high-speed intercept capability
gptkbp:launch_platform Aegis-equipped ships
Aegis Combat System consoles
gptkbp:launch_vehicle vertical launch system
gptkbp:military_branch gptkb:U._S._Missile_Defense_Agency
gptkb:United_States_Navy
gptkbp:notable_event intercepted targets in various tests
gptkbp:operational_range up to 1,000 km
gptkbp:operational_status in service
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Aegis_Ballistic_Missile_Defense
gptkbp:price approximately $10 million per unit
gptkbp:production_years gptkb:2004
ongoing
gptkbp:range up to 2,500 km
gptkbp:success_rate over 40 successful intercepts
gptkbp:successor gptkb:SM-6_missile
gptkbp:supports gptkb:Aegis_BMD_system
gptkbp:system gptkb:Aegis_Ashore
gptkb:combat_system
gptkbp:training provided to operators by Raytheon
gptkbp:type anti-ballistic missile
gptkbp:upgrades planned enhancements for Block IIB
gptkbp:used_by gptkb:United_States_Navy
gptkbp:user_countries gptkb:Australia
gptkb:Japan
gptkb:South_Korea
gptkb:NATO_countries
gptkbp:variant gptkb:Block_IB
gptkb:Block_IIA
Block IA
gptkbp:warhead_type kinetic kill vehicle
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Aegis_BMD_5.2_A
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7