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RIM-66 Standard MR

A RIM-66 Standard MR on an Mk-26 launcher
Type Medium range surface-to-air missile
Service history
In service 1967 (RIM-66A SM-1MR Block I)
1979 (RIM-66C SM-2MR)[1]
Production history
Manufacturer Raytheon and others
Specifications
Weight SM-2 – 1,558 lb (708 kg)
Length 15 ft. A surface to air missile ( SAM) or ground-to-air missile ( GTAM) is a Missile designed to be launched from the ground to destroy Aircraft Raytheon Company ( is a major American Defense contractor and industrial corporation with core Manufacturing concentrations in Defense systems , 6 in. (4. 72 m)
Diameter 13. 5 in. (343 mm)
Warhead blast fragmentation warhead
Detonation
mechanism		 radar and contact fuze
Engine dual thrust, solid fuel rocket
Wingspan 3 ft. In an Explosive, Pyrotechnic device or military Munition, a fuse (or fuze) is the part of the device that initiates function , 6 in. (1. 08 m)
Operational
range		 40 to 90 nautical miles (74 to 167 km)
Flight ceiling > 24400 m (80000 ft)
Speed Mach 3. 5
Guidance
system		 SM-2 Inertial guidance with semi-active radar homing in the terminal phase of the interception. An Inertial Navigation System (INS is a Navigation aid that uses a Computer and motion sensors to continuously track the position orientation and Velocity Semi-active radar homing, or SARH, is a common type of Missile guidance system perhaps the most common type for longer range air-to-air and Surface-to-air Block IIIB missiles have a dual infrared/semi-active terminal homing.
Launch
platform		 Surface Ship

The RIM-66 Standard MR (SM-1MR/SM-2MR) is a medium range surface-to-air missile (SAM) originally developed for the United States Navy (USN). A surface to air missile ( SAM) or ground-to-air missile ( GTAM) is a Missile designed to be launched from the ground to destroy Aircraft The SM-1 was developed as a replacement for the RIM-2 Terrier and RIM-24 Tartar deployed in the 1950s on a variety of USN ships. The Convair RIM-2 Terrier was a two-stage medium-range naval Surface-to-air missile (SAM and was among the earliest surface-to-air missiles to equip United The General Dynamics RIM-24 Tartar was a medium-range naval Surface-to-air missile (SAM and was among the earliest surface-to-air missiles to equip United The 1950s Decade refers to the years of 1950 to 1959 inclusive It is similar to the RIM-67 Standard (SM-1ER/SM-2ER), but has no rocket booster. The RIM-67 Standard ER (SM-1ER/SM-2ER is an extended range Surface-to-air missile (SAM originally developed for the United States Navy (USN

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Description

The RIM-66A/B Standard MR, (SM-1MR Block I to V) was used during the Vietnam War. The Vietnam War, also known as the Second Indochina War, or the Vietnam Conflict, occurred in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia It used the same fuselage as the earlier Tartar, for easier use with existing launchers and magazines. The RIM-66C/D Standard MR (SM-2MR Block I), was developed in the 1970s and was a key part of the Aegis combat system and New Threat Upgrade (NTU). The Aegis combat system is an integrated weapons system used by the United States Navy. New Threat Upgrade (NTU was a program to improve the anti-aircraft capability of Terrier and Tartar ships In the early 1980s, the missile was deployed via Mk-41 Vertical Launch System (VLS) aboard the USS Bunker Hill, the first U. The 1980s was the decade spanning from January 1 1980 to December 31 1989. A Vertical Launching System ( VLS) is a type of Missile -firing system used aboard the Submarines and surface vessels of several navies around the In Fiction Bunker Hill was featured in Tom Clancy 's 1986 novel Red Storm Rising. S. Navy ship to deploy a vertical launcher. VLS is now the predominant launcher used with the Standard missile in the U. S. Navy aboard Ticonderoga-class cruisers and Arleigh Burke-class destroyers. Vertical Launching System See also Vertical Launching System In addition to the added Radar capability the Ticonderoga class built after the Characteristics The Arleigh Burke class are among the largest and most powerful destroyers ever built both larger and more heavily armed than many previous cruisers The SM-1 and SM-2 were continuously upgraded through Blocks (see below).

The Standard can also be used against ships, either at line-of-sight range using its semi-active homing mode, or over the horizon using inertial guidance and terminal infrared homing. [2]

Contractors

Standard missiles were constructed by General Dynamics Pomona Division until 1992, when it became part of the Hughes Missile Systems Company. General Dynamics Corporation ( is a defense conglomerate formed by Mergers and Divestitures and as of 2008 it is the fifth largest Defense contractor Hughes formed a joint venture with Raytheon called Standard Missile Company (SMCo). Hughes Missile Systems was eventually sold to Raytheon making it the sole contractor. [3]

Operational History

On July 3, 1988, USS Vincennes (CG-49) shot down Iran Air Flight 655, an Airbus A300B2, using two SM-2MR missiles from her forward launcher,[4] killing 290 people. Events 324 - Battle of Adrianople Constantine I defeats Licinius, who flees to Byzantium. Year 1988 ( MCMLXXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar) History 1980s The Vincennes was the first of the Ticonderoga -class cruisers to enter the Pacific Fleet. Iran Air Flight 655, also known as IR655, was a civilian Airliner shot down by US missiles on Sunday July 3, 1988, over Airbus SAS (ˈɛərbʌs in English, Airbus2ogg|/ɛʁbys/]] in French, and /ˈɛːɐbʊs/ in German) is an aircraft manufacturing WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout The aircraft was mistaken for an Iranian F-14.

Deployment History

The Standard missile is designated by blocks depending upon their technological package.

SM-1 Medium Range Block I/II/III/IIII, RIM-66A

The First Standard missiles entered service in the USN in 1967. Blocks I, II, and III were preliminary versions. Block IIII was the production version. This missile was a replacement for the earlier RIM-24C Tartar missile. The General Dynamics RIM-24 Tartar was a medium-range naval Surface-to-air missile (SAM and was among the earliest surface-to-air missiles to equip United

SM-1 Medium Range Block V, RIM-66B

The RIM-66B introduced a new autopilot, rocket motor, and warhead.

SM-1 Medium Range Block VI, RIM-66E

The RIM-66E was the last version of the standard missile one medium range. This version entered service in 1983 [5]with the United States Navy and export customers. The RIM-66E armed the Oliver Hazard Perry class frigates, and was controlled by the Mk92 fire control system. Ships The ships were designed by Maine shipyard Bath Iron Works in partnership with New York-based naval architects Gibbs & Cox. Note the term " fire control " may also refer to means of stopping a fire such as sprinkler systems A fire-control system The missile was withdrawn from USN service in 2003, but is still used by several other navies with the Digital Tartar Guided Missile Fire Control System. Description The Tartar Guided Missile Fire Control System, or Mk 74 Guided Missile Fire Control System or just Tartar, is a US-built medium-range anti-aircraft The RIM-66E is expected to remain viable until 2020. [6]

SM-2 Medium Range Block I, RIM-66C/D

The RIM-66C was the first version of the Standard missile two. The missile became operational in 1978 with the Aegis combat system fitted to the Ticonderoga class cruiser. The Aegis combat system is an integrated weapons system used by the United States Navy. Vertical Launching System See also Vertical Launching System In addition to the added Radar capability the Ticonderoga class built after the The RIM-66D was the SM-2 medium range block I version for the New Threat Upgrade. New Threat Upgrade (NTU was a program to improve the anti-aircraft capability of Terrier and Tartar ships The SM-2 incorporates a new autopilot giving it inertial guidance in all phases of flight except for the terminal intercept where semi-active radar homing is still used. This version is no longer in service, remaining missiles have either been remanufactured into later models or have been put in storage.

SM-2 Medium Range Block II, RIM-66G/H/J

The Block II missile introduced in 1983 with a new rocket motor for longer range and a new warhead. The RIM-66G is for the Aegis combat system and the Mk26 missile launcher. The Aegis combat system is an integrated weapons system used by the United States Navy. The RIM-66H is for Aegis and the Mk41 vertical launcher. The Aegis combat system is an integrated weapons system used by the United States Navy. The RIM-66J is the version for the New Threat Upgrade. New Threat Upgrade (NTU was a program to improve the anti-aircraft capability of Terrier and Tartar ships

SM-2 Medium Range Block III/IIIA/IIIB, RIM-66K/L/M

The RIM-66M is the version of the Standard missile two medium range (SM-2MR) currently in service with the USN aboard Ticonderoga class cruisers, and Arleigh Burke class destroyers. Characteristics The Arleigh Burke class are among the largest and most powerful destroyers ever built both larger and more heavily armed than many previous cruisers The missile is specifically designed for the Aegis Combat System and the Mk41 Vertical launch system. The Aegis combat system is an integrated weapons system used by the United States Navy. The Block III missiles differ from earlier blocks by the addition of the MK 45 MOD 9 target detecting device, for improved performance against low altitude targets. The Block IIIB missile additionally has a dual semi-active/infrared seeker for terminal homing. The dual seeker is intended for use in high-ECM environments, against targets over the horizon or with a small radar cross section. [7] All USN Block III and IIIA missiles are to be upgraded to Block IIIB. Block IIIA missiles are operated by the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force on its Kongo class and Atago class Aegis destroyers, and is also by the Dutch and German Navies with the APAR air defense system. The, or JMSDF, is the maritime branch of the Japan Self-Defense Forces, tasked with the naval defense of Japan. The Koninklijke Marine ( Royal Netherlands Navy) is the Navy of the Netherlands. The German Navy ( Deutsche Marine ( is the Navy of Germany and part of the Bundeswehr (German Armed Forces History APAR (Active Phased Array Radar is a shipborne multi-function Radar (more specifically an Active Electronically Scanned Array) developed Block III variants for Aegis and arm launchers are designated RIM-66L. Block III missiles for New Threat Upgrade systems is designated RIM-66K. Block IIIB missiles were not produced for the New Threat Upgrade. New Threat Upgrade (NTU was a program to improve the anti-aircraft capability of Terrier and Tartar ships

Deployment

RIM-66 Standard was deployed on ships of the following classes, replacing RIM-24 Tartar in some cases:

Surface to air variants

Designation Block Platform Notes
RIM-66A SM-1MR Block I to IV Digital Tartar In Service 1967
RIM-66B SM-1MR Block V Digital Tartar
RIM-66C SM-2MR Block I Aegis Mk26 launcher MK 115 blast-fragmentation warhead
Monopulse seeker for ECM resistance
RIM-66D SM-2MR Block I New Threat Upgrade
RIM-66E SM-1MR Block VI Digital Tartar In service 1983. The Joint Electronics Type Designation System (JETDS, which was previously known as the Joint Army-Navy Nomenclature System (AN System and the Joint Communications-Electronics Description The Tartar Guided Missile Fire Control System, or Mk 74 Guided Missile Fire Control System or just Tartar, is a US-built medium-range anti-aircraft Description The Tartar Guided Missile Fire Control System, or Mk 74 Guided Missile Fire Control System or just Tartar, is a US-built medium-range anti-aircraft The Aegis combat system is an integrated weapons system used by the United States Navy. New Threat Upgrade (NTU was a program to improve the anti-aircraft capability of Terrier and Tartar ships Description The Tartar Guided Missile Fire Control System, or Mk 74 Guided Missile Fire Control System or just Tartar, is a US-built medium-range anti-aircraft Version still in service with export customers.
RIM-66G SM-2MR Block II Aegis Mk26 launcher
RIM-66H SM-2MR Block II Aegis Mk41 Launcher Added Thiokol MK 104 rocket motor, increasing range
High-velocity fragmentation warhead
RIM-66J SM-2MR Block II New Threat Upgrade
RIM-66K-1 SM-2MR Block III New Threat Upgrade
RIM-66K-2 SM-2MR Block IIIA New Threat Upgrade
RIM-66L-1 SM-2MR Block III Aegis Mk26 launcher
RIM-66L-2 SM-2MR Block IIIA Aegis Mk26 launcher
RIM-66M-1 SM-2MR Block III Aegis Mk41 Launcher Improved MK 45 MOD 9 target detecting device, for low altitude targets
RIM-66M-2 SM-2MR Block IIIA Aegis Mk41 Launcher MK 125 warhead
RIM-66M-3 SM-2MR Block IIIB Aegis Mk41 Launcher Missile Homing Improvement Program (MHIP), dual IR / SARH seeker, IR seeker mounted on side fairing

Table sources:Reference Material: [8] [9] [10] [11]

References

  1. ^ United States Navy,US Navy Fact File:Standard Missile, October 11, 2002. The Aegis combat system is an integrated weapons system used by the United States Navy. The Aegis combat system is an integrated weapons system used by the United States Navy. New Threat Upgrade (NTU was a program to improve the anti-aircraft capability of Terrier and Tartar ships New Threat Upgrade (NTU was a program to improve the anti-aircraft capability of Terrier and Tartar ships New Threat Upgrade (NTU was a program to improve the anti-aircraft capability of Terrier and Tartar ships The Aegis combat system is an integrated weapons system used by the United States Navy. The Aegis combat system is an integrated weapons system used by the United States Navy. The Aegis combat system is an integrated weapons system used by the United States Navy. The Aegis combat system is an integrated weapons system used by the United States Navy. The Aegis combat system is an integrated weapons system used by the United States Navy. Infrared ( IR) radiation is Electromagnetic radiation whose Wavelength is longer than that of Visible light, but shorter than that of Events 1138 - A massive earthquake struck Aleppo, Syria. 1531 - Huldrych Zwingli is killed See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. Accessed June 5, 2006. Events 70 - Titus and his Roman Legions breach the middle wall of Jerusalem in the Siege of Jerusalem Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar.
  2. ^ Canadian Forces Maritime Command. "MARCOM" redirects here For the historical (1936–1950 U Standard missile. Accessed June 5, 2006. Events 70 - Titus and his Roman Legions breach the middle wall of Jerusalem in the Siege of Jerusalem Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar.
  3. ^ GlobalSecurity.org - Standard specs Designation systems RIM-66.
  4. ^ United States Navy. Formal Investigation into the Circumstances Surrounding the Downing of Iran Air Flight 655 on 3 July 1988 (PDF). Retrieved on 2007-01-28. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1077 - Walk to Canossa: The Excommunication of Henry IV Holy Roman Emperor is lifted
  5. ^ Raytheon RIM-66 Standard MR
  6. ^ USNI Combat Fleets 2005-2006, Wertheim, Eric; Editor, USN section Naval Institute Press (c)2005
  7. ^ USNI Combat Fleets 2005-2006, Wertheim, Eric; Editor, USN section Naval Institute Press (c)2005
  8. ^ The US Navy - Fact File
  9. ^ Raytheon RIM-66 Standard MR
  10. ^ SM-2 RIM-66 / RIM-67 Standard Missile
  11. ^ USNI Guide to Combat Fleets: Their Ships and Weapons. 2005-2006 (c)2005 USNI Press

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