2023 Aster Sampt NG Datasheet

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ASTER SAMP/T NG

MEDIUM RANGE SURFACE-TO-AIR MISSILE

ASTER SAMP/T NG is the 21st century’s main, Operational advantages


mobile anti-aircraft defence weapon for theatre
protection. It protects sensitive sites and deployed • ATBM capability
forces simultaneously against missile threats • Extremely quick response time
(TBM, stand off and cruise missiles, ARM) and • High rate of fire
aircraft, replacing all existing medium range • Streamlined crew requirement
ground-to-air systems.
The ASTER SAMP/T system is designed to meet medium and long
range air defence needs (force projection, protection of high-value
areas and area protection). It can operate in standalone mode or
can be integrated in a co-ordinated network.
The new system features an improved capability up to 150km range
against aircraft as well as excellent capability against the most
challenging theatre ballistic missiles.
• A new and more capable multi-function radar with AESA
technology providing a total 360° simultaneous coverage against
missiles, aircraft and ballistic threats
• Up to six vertical launchers each fitted with eight, ready-to-fire
ASTER 30 missiles
In addition to its 360º defence capabilities, the ASTER SAMP/T NG
system is highly automated and features extremely quick response
times, a high rate of fire (eight missiles in about 10 seconds from
each launcher), high built-in test capability and a streamlined crew
requirement (only three people are needed to operate the system).
It also meets demanding strategic and tactical mobility
requirements, with all vehicles being off-road capable and
air-transportable in C130-class aircraft and very short encamp and
decamp times.
MBDA contacts
Sales and Business Development
Six Hills Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG1 2DA

GROUND BASED
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)1438 312422
salesenquiries@mbda-systems.com

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Operating principle
Missile characteristics
ASTER is a two-stage missile, a concept which leads to maximum
effectiveness of the interceptor stage. • Weight: 450kg
• Length: 4.9m
The solid propellant booster ensures the optimum shaping of the • Diameter: 180mm
missile’s trajectory in the direction of the target and separates a few • Propulsion: solid propellant, two-stage motor
seconds after the vertical launch. Up to its mid-course, the weapon • Range: class 150km
is inertially guided, using refreshed target data transmitted by the • Speed: Mach 4.5
engagement module through the multi-function radar. During the • Altitude: class 25km
homing phase, guidance is achieved by an electromagnetic active
seeker providing a highly accurate capability in all weathers.
ASTER combines a powerful aerodynamic control ‘PAF’ with
a direct force control ‘PIF’, using lateral thrusters right at the centre
of gravity of the kill vehicle. This innovative control concept
provides the weapon with unequalled agility and manoeuvrability
within its whole intercept domain, especially at high altitude.
The missile combines a proximity fuze and a blast fragmentation
warhead that is effective against even the most hardened of
targets including Tactical Ballistic Missiles (TBMs).

Copyright © MBDA UK Limited – 2023-06-v02.


Photo credits: Copyright © MBDA France S.A.S., Michel Hans, DGA CELM, Né un 15 février, Davy Bauret.

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