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Air defence2014–present (Block IB)
Kinetic anti ballistic missile ( Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense System )
RIM-161 Standard Missile 3 is a kinetic anti ballistic missile ( Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense System ) originating in United States, Japan (Block IIA). The cited manufacturer or builder is RTX , Aerojet , ( Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Block IIA).
United States, Japan (Block IIA)Kinetic anti ballistic missile ( Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense System )
United States, Japan (Block IIA)
2014–present (Block IB)
United States Navy Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Republic of Korea Navy Aegis Ashore: Romania Poland
April 2024 Iranian strikes on Israel 2026 Iran war
RTX , Aerojet , ( Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Block IIA)
US$9–25 million (2011) US$ 18.4m (FY2018) US$ 11.83m (FY2021)
1.5 t
6.55 m (21 ft 6 in)
34.3 cm (13.5 in) for Block I missiles 53.3 cm (21.0 in) for Block II
1.57 m (62 in)
Lightweight Exo-Atmospheric Projectile (LEAP) kinetic warhead
Stage 1: Mk 72 booster , solid-fuel , Aerojet Stage 2: MK 104 Dual Thrust Rocket Motor (DTRM), solid-fuel, Aerojet Stage 3: MK 136 Third Stage Rocket Motor (TSRM), solid-fuel, ATK Stage 4: Throttleable Divert and Attitude Control System (TDACS), Aerojet
Block IA/B: 900–1,200 km (560–750 mi) Block IIA: 1,200 km range and flight ceiling 900 – 1,050 km (depending on the type of target)
3 km/s (Mach 8.8) Block IA/B 4.5 km/s (Mach 13.2) Block IIA
GPS / INS / semi-active radar homing /passive LWIR infrared homing seeker (KW)
Japan
South Korea
United States
Romania
Poland
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Sourced dimensions beside a 1.75 m human reference.
Points represent sourced observations, including revisions. Revisions on the same effective date are not separate inventory events. Ranges appear in the table and are not plotted as exact points.
| Observation / report period | Value | Source | Claim state |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Sept 2026 | 6.55 m | Wikipedia contributors | superseded |
RIM-161 Standard Missile 3 equipment records. Variants, orders and quantities are shown as reported in each inventory source; coverage is incomplete.
United States Navy Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Republic of Korea Navy Aegis Ashore: Romania Poland
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Japan
Poland
Romania
South Korea