Standard Missile Family Explained

Standard Missile Family Explained

You’re the captain of a U.S. Navy ship in the middle of the ocean. The sea is calm, the skies are clear, and everything feels under control. But suddenly, your radar lights up. An enemy aircraft is heading straight for you, and it’s carrying a deadly missile. What do you do?

This isn't just a thrilling hypothetical - it's something Navy ships are designed to handle. And as captain, you have one of the world's most advanced missile defense systems: the Standard Missile family. These missiles form a layer of defense to ensure that no threat goes unanswered. Let’s dive into this story, and the differences between them, starting with the very first Standard Missile, the SM1.

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All information provided is based on publicly available sources and subject to updates and revisions.

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🕒 Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:47 SM-1 (RIM-66 Standard)
01:41 SM-2 (RIM-66 Standard MR)
02:47 SM-3 (RIM-161 Standard Missile 3)
04:10 SM-6 (RIM-174 Standard ERAM)
05:55 RIM-116 Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM)
06:41 RIM-162 Evolved SeaSparrow Missile (ESSM)
07:21 SM-4 & SM-5

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