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SM-6 Missile

8th June, 2024

 SM-6 Missile

Source: Eurasiantimes

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Context:

  • The US SM-6 missiles are in the spotlight again after photos surfaced of a US Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet carrying what appears to be an air-launched variant of the SM-6 missile.
  • These images are believed to show an inert Standard Missile 6 (SM-6).
  • The unusual sight of an SM-6 on a Super Hornet has drawn significant attention.

 Details:

SM-6 Missile Features:

Multi-Mission Capability:

  • The SM-6 missile is the only weapon that can perform three primary roles: anti-air warfare, anti-surface warfare, and ballistic missile defense or sea-based terminal missions.

Naval Advancement:

  • Developed by Raytheon Company, it's a breakthrough in missile technology.
  • It uniquely combining multiple capabilities into a single weapon.
  • It offers increased flexibility for navies operating within limited ship space.
  • It contributes to the enhanced offensive capabilities of surface forces for the U.S. and its allies.

Sophisticated Warfare Applications:

  • Anti-Air Warfare: Effectively engages manned and unmanned aircraft attacks and cruise missiles.
  • Ballistic Missile Defense: Protects ships against ballistic missiles during their final flight phase.
  • Anti-Surface Warfare: Demonstrated capability to strike surface targets from any ship or location. Thus it supports the Navy’s sea control objectives.

Additional Features:

  • Extended-Range Active Missile (ERAM):
    • Utilizes advanced signal processing and guidance technologies from the AMRAAM (Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile).
    • Employs semi-active homing and active homing guidance for accurate target engagement.
  • Impressive Range:
    • Surface-to-air published range of 240 km, with estimated ranges reaching up to 463 km.

Sources: eurasiantimes

PRACTICE QUESTION

Consider the following statements regarding the SM-6 Missile?

1) It is manufactured by Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO)

2) It's the only weapon that can perform anti-air warfare, anti-surface warfare and ballistic missile defence

3) It has a published range of 250 kms

How many of the above statements are Correct?

a)One Only

b)Two Only

c)All Three

d)None

Answer: B