SM-6
USA2013 - Present
Multi-mission ship-launched missile for air and missile defense
Primary Specifications
Range
240 km
Extended range air defense
Speed
Mach 3.5
High supersonic for intercept
Propulsion
Solid Fuel
Mk 72 booster + Mk 104 sustainer
Weight
1500 kg
Standard VLS compatible
Payload
64 kg
Blast-fragmentation warhead
Primary Guidance
Active Radar + Semi-active
Quick Summary
What it is?
A versatile missile combining air defense, BMD, and anti-ship capability
Who uses it?
US Navy, Australia, Japan
Role
Fleet air defense, Terminal BMD, Anti-ship
What's different?
Triple-role: aircraft, missiles, and ships
Why it matters?
Primary US Navy air defense missile in combat
Real-World Impact
1
Red Sea Combat
Intercepting Houthi anti-ship missiles and drones
2
Persian Gulf Defense
Protecting ships from Iranian threats
3
Carrier Defense
Outer layer defense for carrier strike groups
4
Anti-Ship Strike
Offensive capability against surface targets
Additional Features
Secondary Systems
Inertial + GPS
Special
Over-the-horizon engagement, anti-ship mode
FAQs
1. Can it hit ships?
Yes, dual anti-air and anti-ship capability2. How does over-the-horizon work?
3. Is it replacing SM-2?
4. What is the cost?
5. Has it been used in combat?
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