Benefits
J Multi-mission capability
J Combat-proven air defense and air superiority
J Proven reliability
J Committed full-service support program
AIM/RIM-7 Sparrow
Cost-Effective, Medium-Range Missile System
Sparrow
The free world’s most versatile and cost-effective, medium-range, radar- guided missile.
The AIM/RIM-7 Sparrow missile is a medium-range, all-weather, all-aspect, semi- active guided missile used in multiple roles by the United States and more than 25 international customers.
The AIM-7M model was developed around a digital monopulse seeker which greatly improves seeker capability under heavy ECM and weather conditions. The latest version of Sparrow, the AIM-7P, has a new higher capacity computer and uplink capability for command mid-course guidance. The 7P computer incorporates a reprogrammable digital processor whose software may be modified to optimize effectiveness against enemy countermeasures.
The RIM-7 Sparrow is the surface (sea or land) launched version of Sparrow utilized for ship, airfield, and facility self-defense. It can be launched in trainable or vertical launcher configurations. In the vertical
launch variant, the RIM-7M/P utilizes a Jet Vane Control to provide initial missile flight control.
Sparrow continues to be a central element in air defense process for the U.S. Navy and many international armies, navies and air forces. Due to its capability and flexibility, Sparrow will remain in service for many years in the future.
Raytheon is committed to pro- viding product support for the Sparrow family through 2020.
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AIM/RIM-7 Sparrow
AIM/RIM-7 Sparrow Specifications
Length: AIM/RIM without JVV 12 ft 3.66 m
RIM with JVC 12 ft 7 in 3.85 m
Diameter: 8 in 0.2 m
Weight: AIM/RIM without JVC 502 lb 228 kg
RIM with JVC 650 lb 295 kg
Wing Span: 3 ft 4 in 1 m
Guidance System: Semi-active compatible with CW or pulsed Doppler radar illumination
Warhead: Annular blast fragmentation expanding continuous red
Fuzing: Proximity and impact fuzing
Power Plant: MK-58 boost-sustain solid propellant rocket motor with manual or remote safe and arming
Upgradeable
Older AIM/RIM-7M configurations can be upgraded to newer -7M/P configurations:
AIM 7M F1 Baseline Increased Memory
More Pre-Launch Messages – Improve Kill Probability Trajectory Shaping
Better Multiple Target Performance
7P Computer Kit All Factory H-Build Improvements Plus…
Reprogrammable Circuit Cards More Memory and Throughput Increase Much Improved Trajectory Shaping Performance Improved Ground Clutter Performance Improved Electronic Countermeasures
Full 7P All Above Plus…
Much Improved Low Altitude Guidance Will Accept 7P++ Software
Maintenance Support
Intermediate Level In-country test capability using the AN/DSM-162B or AN/DSM-156D test set
• AN/DSM-162B test set for AIM-7 (Air Force) operations
• AN/DSM-156D test set for RIM-7 (Navy/remote test) operations
Depot Level Raytheon Missile Systems – Tucson, Arizona Sole existing full-service Sparrow depot
Proven, Experienced, Rapid Turn Around, Low Cost
Raytheon is fully committed to Sparrow full-service support, including depot repair of 7M and 7P Sparrow missiles, through at least 2020.
Sparrow provides customers with:
JIntercepts against high and low threats
JIntercepts of aircraft, missiles, and surface targets
JEngagements of maneuvering targets in both forward and rear hemispheres
JEngagement of targets in clutter and ECM environments
JIntercepts in snap-up and shoot-down conditions
JIntercepts against multiple, closely spaced threats
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