Eurosam's "building blocks"
		Ground-launched systems Naval systems Eurosam's "building blocks" Eurosam's "alphabet soup"
		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 Ready-to-fire container Maximum range 30 km 120 km Minimum intercept range 1,7 km 3 km
		ARABEL Multi-Function Radar EMPAR Multi-Function Radar SYLVER Naval Vertical Launch System MLT Ground Vertical Launch Module MARA Computer MAGICS Operator Consoles ASTER Missile Interceptors