Precision Attack Air-to-Surface Missile
The Precision Attack Air-to-Surface Missile (PAASM) is a weapon system currently under development by Raytheon which is designed to defeat armored vehicles, buildings, hardened bunkers and small naval targets.[1] The missile uses technology developed for the Joint Common Missile (JCM) and Precision Attack Missile (PAM) programs.
Launch platforms (planned)
Specifications
- Length: 63-66 in.
- Diameter: 7 in.
- Weight: 115-120 lb.
- Range: 20+ km.
- Guidance: Tri-Mode millimeter wave (MMW) active radar homing, imaging infrared (IIR) and semi-active laser (SAL) seeker.[3]
Program status
References
- ↑ PAASM - Defense Update
- ↑ "Precision Attack Air-to-Surface Missile (PDF) - Raytheon" (PDF).
- ↑ "Precision attack Missiles at AUSA 06 - Defense Update".
- ↑ "Raytheon's Precision Attack Air-to-Surface Missile Successfully Fired from Rotary Wing Aircraft - Raytheon PR".
- ↑ "Raytheon test fires precision missile at White Sands range - Flight Magazine".
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