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The Aster missile family, including the Aster 15 and Aster 30, are vertically launched surface-to-air missiles manufactured by Eurosam for use by navies of France, Italy, and the UK. The missiles can intercept a wide range of air threats like anti-ship cruise missiles and aircraft at very low altitudes. Key capabilities include quick reaction times, 360 degree coverage, high maneuverability, and hit-to-kill ability. The Aster 15 has a range over 30km while the Aster 30 has a range over 100km, and both can engage threats at sea and altitudes up to 20km.

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ASTER MISSILE FAMILY – VERTICALLY LAUNCHED MISSILES FOR UK, ITALY & FRANCE NAVIES
Introduction  The Aster missile series, primarily comprising the Aster 15 and Aster 30 are a family of vertically launched surface-to-air missiles.  Aster is manufactured by Eurosam, a European consortium consisting of MBDA France, MBDA Italy (combined 66%) and the Thales Group (33%).  The missile is designed to intercept and destroy a wide range of air threats, such as supersonic anti-ship cruise missiles at very low altitude and fast flying, high performance aircraft or missiles.  Aster is primarily operated by France, Italy, and the United Kingdom and is an integrated component of the PAAMS air-defence missile system, known in the Royal Navy as Sea Viper.
Aster missile family
Key Points  Extremely quick reaction times.  Simultaneous multiple threat engagement.  High rate of fire.  360º coverage.  Unmatched agility and manoeuvrability due to combined thrust / aerodynamic.  Control "PIF-PAF" providing hit to kill capability.
Aster missile family
Capabilities  Protection against the full spectrum of air threats: supersonic and subsonic missiles.  Anti-Radiation Missiles / high divers, combat aircraft, MPAs, UAVs, helicopters.  All weather capability.  Extremely quick reaction time.  Very high speed.  360° coverage.  Active RF seeker with capability against stealthy targets.  “PIF-PAF” control.  Hit-to-Kill capability.  Multiple engagement capability with high rate of fire.
Aster missile family
Characteristics Aster 15  Weight: 310 kg  Length: 4.2 m  Diameter: 0.18 m  Propulsion: Solid propellant,  two-stage motor  Maximum speed: Mach 3  Range: In excess of 30 km  Altitude: 13 km Aster 30  Weight: 450 kg  Length: 4.9 m  Diameter: 0.18 m  Propulsion: Solid propellant,  two-stage propulsion  Maximum speed: Mach 4.5  Range: In excess of 100 km  Altitude: 20 km
Aster missile family
References  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aster_%28missile_family%29  http://www.mbda-systems.com/mediagallery/files/aster_ds.pdf  http://www.mbda-systems.com/products/maritime-superiority/aster- paams-saam/59-2/
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  • 1. ASTER MISSILE FAMILY – VERTICALLY LAUNCHED MISSILES FOR UK, ITALY & FRANCE NAVIES
  • 2. Introduction  The Aster missile series, primarily comprising the Aster 15 and Aster 30 are a family of vertically launched surface-to-air missiles.  Aster is manufactured by Eurosam, a European consortium consisting of MBDA France, MBDA Italy (combined 66%) and the Thales Group (33%).  The missile is designed to intercept and destroy a wide range of air threats, such as supersonic anti-ship cruise missiles at very low altitude and fast flying, high performance aircraft or missiles.  Aster is primarily operated by France, Italy, and the United Kingdom and is an integrated component of the PAAMS air-defence missile system, known in the Royal Navy as Sea Viper.
  • 4. Key Points  Extremely quick reaction times.  Simultaneous multiple threat engagement.  High rate of fire.  360º coverage.  Unmatched agility and manoeuvrability due to combined thrust / aerodynamic.  Control "PIF-PAF" providing hit to kill capability.
  • 6. Capabilities  Protection against the full spectrum of air threats: supersonic and subsonic missiles.  Anti-Radiation Missiles / high divers, combat aircraft, MPAs, UAVs, helicopters.  All weather capability.  Extremely quick reaction time.  Very high speed.  360° coverage.  Active RF seeker with capability against stealthy targets.  “PIF-PAF” control.  Hit-to-Kill capability.  Multiple engagement capability with high rate of fire.
  • 8. Characteristics Aster 15  Weight: 310 kg  Length: 4.2 m  Diameter: 0.18 m  Propulsion: Solid propellant,  two-stage motor  Maximum speed: Mach 3  Range: In excess of 30 km  Altitude: 13 km Aster 30  Weight: 450 kg  Length: 4.9 m  Diameter: 0.18 m  Propulsion: Solid propellant,  two-stage propulsion  Maximum speed: Mach 4.5  Range: In excess of 100 km  Altitude: 20 km