What kind of missile is SS-N-22 Sunburn?

What kind of missile is SS-N-22 Sunburn?

The NATO designation SS-N-22 ‘Sunburn’ is believed to be designated P270 Moskit, the air-breathing variant of the naval missile 3M80 (the designation 3M80 apparently referring to the Mach 3 speed of 1980 weapons, or so some say).

How does the SM-3 missile defense system work?

The SM-3 ® interceptor is a defensive weapon the U.S. Navy uses to destroy short- to intermediate-range ballistic missiles. The interceptor uses sheer force, rather than an explosive warhead, to destroy its target.

What is a Ground Based Midcourse Defense Missile?

The Ground-Based Interceptor is a multi-stage, solid fuel booster with an EKV payload. When launched, the booster carries the EKV toward the target’s predicted location in space.

How does the Raytheon SM-3 interceptor work?

The interceptor uses sheer force, rather than an explosive warhead, to destroy its target. Its “kill vehicle” hits threats with the force of a 10-ton truck traveling 600 mph. This technique, referred to as “hit-to-kill,” has been likened to intercepting a bullet with another bullet.

What do you do at the Missile Defense Agency?

MDA Careers The Missile Defense Agency is assembling a team of career professionals to develop and deploy one of the most challenging and advanced technological undertakings since the U.S. moon landing.

When was the Moskit SS-N-22 Sunburn made?

The air-launched version, officially called ASM-MMS and apparently also Kh-4, is intended specially for Su-27K (Su-33) carrier-based fighter aircraft. It was for the first time shown to the CIS leaders in February 1992 in Machulishche and then to the public in August 1992 at the Moscow Air Show in Zhukovskiy.

How many SS-N-22 missiles does the PRC have?

The PRC has stockpiled roughly 15 SS-N-22 missiles per launch tube (each destroyer having a total of 8 launchers in two quadruple configurations). It is speculated that the PLAN intends to use the missiles against carrier battle groups deployed by the United States Navy in the event of a confrontation with the Republic of China ( Taiwan ).

How did the SS-N-22 get its name?

Confusion was exacerbated by the Soviet practice of mixing missile types within a class of ships. It was therefore not confirmed that the “SS-N-22” actually referenced two different missiles until after the fall of the Soviet Union .

Is the US Navy using the SM-2 missile?

The U.S. Navy plans to use this variant through 2035. Raytheon Missiles & Defense restarted its SM-2 production line after multiple countries pooled resources to make a “bundle” purchase. The company reconfigured and modernized its SM-2 missile factory to increase production efficiencies.