2023 Aster Sampt NG Datasheet
2023 Aster Sampt NG Datasheet
2023 Aster Sampt NG Datasheet
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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).