ASRAAM

In WVR combat, the ability to strike first is vital. A pilot engaging an enemy needs a missile that is able to react more rapidly than ever before, with the speed and agility to maximise the probability of a kill regardless of the target aircraft’s evasive manoeuvres or the deployment of countermeasures.

It is with these requirements firmly in mind that ASRAAM has been developed to totally redefine WVR combat. Higher speed, combined with optimised aerodynamics create increased agility. This makes ASRAAM the best WVR missile available. Its 166mm diameter rocket motor and very low drag, aerodynamic airframe, gives ASRAAM unrivalled speed and manoeuvrability throughout the flight envelope. ASRAAM has full ‘Lock On Before Launch’ and ‘Lock On After Launch’ operating modes.

ASRAAM is in service with the UK Royal Air Force and the Royal Australian Air Force. India has also ordered the weapon for over wing carriage on its Jaguar aircraft.