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Standard missile

The "Standard Missile" is a type of surface-to-air missile (SAM) originally developed for the United States Navy. In September 2003 the United States Navy ceased to support the SM-1 and withdrew it from service, though the missile continues to be used by other navies.

Some references claim a limited surface-to-surface capability.

SM-2 Block III/IIIA/IIIB Medium Range

General Characteristics

• Primary Function: Surface-to-air missile
• Contractor: Raytheon and others
• Power plant: Dual thrust, solid fuel rocket
• Length: 15 feet, 6 inches (4.72 meters)
• Weight: SM-2: 1,558 pounds (708 kg)
• Diameter: 13.5 inches (34.3 cm)
• Wing Span: 3 feet 6 inches (1.08 meters)
• Range: 40-90 nautical miles (46-104 statute miles)
• Guidance system: Semi-active radar homing (IR in Block IIIB)
• Warhead: Radar and contact fuse, blast-fragment warhead
• Date Deployed: 1981 (SM-2 MR)

SM-2 Block IV Extended Range

General Characteristics

• Primary Function: Fleet and extended area air defense
• Contractor: Raytheon and others
• Power plant: two stage solid fuel rockets
• Length: 21 feet 6 inches with booster (6.55 meters)
• Weight: 3,225 pounds (1466 kg)
• Diameter: 21 inches (booster) (34.3 cm)
• Wing Span: 3 feet 6 inches (1.08 meters)
• Range: 100-200 nautical miles (115-230 statute miles)
• Guidance system: Semi-active radar homing
• Warhead: Radar and contact fuse, blast-fragment warhead
• Date Deployed: 1998

Copied above information from: [1], see also [1] for an overview of the SM-family.

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