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ASTER hit-to-kill Missile Interceptors

The Aster 15 and Aster 30 interceptors are vertically-launched surface-to-air missiles sharing the same basic design and the same terminal "hit-to-kill" vehicle. They differ only by their booster stage, which is larger in the Aster 30 to allow longer range.

The terminal dart is steered using the patented PIF-PAF system, which combines conventional aerodynamic controls for maneuvers up to 60 Gs, and direct thrust vector control in the terminal phase, up to 12 Gs. Thrust vectors are located on the missile's centre of gravity for maximum responsiveness.

Aster 15 is used in the naval configurations for self -defence and consort ship protection.

Aster 30 is used in the naval configurations for area defence and in the ground based systems.

 

Main characteristics
 Aster 15 Aster 30
Velocity
 1,000 m/sec 1,400 m/sec
Maneoeuvrability
 > 60 Gs
Guidance
Continuous updating of target position
via automatic up-link from radar
Active radar seeker for terminal phase
Steering
 PIF/PAF
Fuze
 EM proximity fuze
Length
 4.2 m 5.2 m
Weight
 310 kg 510 kg
Terminal dart
 diametre 180 mm ; weight 100 kg. at intercept
Other features
 High resistance to ECM
Focused fragment warhead for Aster 15
Dual warhead for Aster 30
Ready-to-fire container
Maximum range
 30 km 100 km
Minimum
intercept range
 1,7 km 3 km



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 hit-to-kill Missile Interceptors
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