SM-3 missile

GPTKB entity

Statements (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:missile
gptkbp:block_variants gptkb:Block_IB
gptkb:Block_IIA
gptkb:Block_IIB
Block IA
gptkbp:collaboration with Japan
with Australia
with NATO
gptkbp:combat_history none reported
gptkbp:contract gptkb:Lockheed_Martin
gptkb:Northrop_Grumman
gptkbp:country gptkb:Japan
gptkb:South_Korea
NATO members
gptkbp:developed_by gptkb:Raytheon
gptkbp:development gptkb:1996
gptkbp:development_cost estimated at $3 billion
gptkbp:diameter 0.34 m
gptkbp:engagement_altitude up to 150 km
gptkbp:first_introduced gptkb:2005
gptkbp:guidance_system active radar homing
inertial guidance with midcourse updates
gptkbp:has_programs gptkb:combat_system
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label SM-3 missile
gptkbp:integrates_with gptkb:Aegis_radar_system
gptkbp:interception_method hit-to-kill
gptkbp:is_tested_for gptkb:Pacific_Missile_Range_Facility
multiple successful tests
gptkbp:key_feature advanced sensor technology
multi-target engagement capability
sea-based deployment
interoperability with allied systems
capability to intercept in midcourse phase
gptkbp:launch_platform Aegis-equipped ships
Vertical Launch System (VLS)
gptkbp:length 6.55 m
gptkbp:max_takeoff_weight about 1,500 kg
gptkbp:notable_work intercepting ballistic missiles
gptkbp:operational_status in service
gptkbp:operational_use defense against short to intermediate-range ballistic missiles
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Aegis_Ballistic_Missile_Defense
gptkbp:propulsion solid rocket motor
gptkbp:range gptkb:Pacific_Ocean
up to 2,500 km
gptkbp:speed approximately Mach 10
gptkbp:successor gptkb:SM-6_missile
gptkbp:system theater missile defense
gptkbp:type anti-ballistic missile
gptkbp:upgrades planned enhancements for Block IIB
gptkbp:used_by gptkb:United_States_Navy
gptkbp:warhead_type kinetic kill vehicle
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:SM-6_missile
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6