SM-3 interceptor

GPTKB entity

Statements (44)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:surface-to-air_missile
gptkbp:ceiling over 500 km
gptkbp:countryOfOrigin gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:developedBy gptkb:Raytheon
gptkbp:diameter 0.34 meters
gptkbp:enteredService 2004
gptkbp:exportedTo gptkb:Japan
gptkb:Poland
gptkb:Romania
gptkbp:guidanceSystem inertial guidance
infrared homing
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label SM-3 interceptor
gptkbp:killVehicle gptkb:LEAP_(Lightweight_Exo-Atmospheric_Projectile)
gptkbp:length 6.55 meters
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Raytheon
gptkbp:notableEvent intercepted malfunctioning USA-193 satellite in 2008
gptkbp:operator gptkb:Japan
gptkb:Poland
gptkb:Romania
gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:Aegis_Ballistic_Missile_Defense_System
gptkbp:platform gptkb:Aegis_Ashore_land_system
Aegis-equipped ships
gptkbp:primaryUse intercept short- to intermediate-range ballistic missiles
gptkbp:propulsion piston engine
gptkbp:propulsionStages three-stage
gptkbp:range over 700 km
gptkbp:status in service
gptkbp:target gptkb:surface-to-air_missile
satellite (in one instance)
gptkbp:testSuccesses over 30 successful intercepts (as of 2023)
gptkbp:type exo-atmospheric interceptor
gptkbp:usedBy gptkb:United_States_Navy
gptkb:Japan_Maritime_Self-Defense_Force
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:European_Phased_Adaptive_Approach
gptkb:Aegis_Ballistic_Missile_Defense
gptkbp:variant gptkb:SM-3_Block_IIB
gptkb:SM-3_Block_IA
gptkb:SM-3_Block_IB
gptkb:SM-3_Block_IIA
gptkbp:warheadType kinetic kill vehicle
gptkbp:weight 1,500 kg
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:NATO_missile_defense
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7