Raytheon (RTX) RIM-116 RAM vs Raytheon (RTX) SM-3 Block IIA
Full specs: Raytheon (RTX) RIM-116 RAM Raytheon (RTX) SM-3 Block IIA
Raytheon (RTX) RIM-116 RAM and Raytheon (RTX) SM-3 Block IIA are both missile, compared here on public specifications. The Raytheon (RTX) SM-3 Block IIA leads on range (2,500 vs 9 km).
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Full data
Full spec sheet
| Performance | ||
| Max speed (Mach) (Mach) | 2 Mach | 13.5 Mach ✓ |
| Range (km) | 9 km | 2,500 km ✓ |
| Firepower | ||
| Warhead (kg) | 11 kg | N/A |
| Physical | ||
| Length (m) | 2.79 m | 6.55 m |
| Combat weight (kg) | 74 kg | 1,500 kg |
| Program | ||
| Unit cost (USD) | $900,000 ✓ | $28,000,000 |
| Units built | 3,000 ✓ | 250 |
| Operator countries | 10 ✓ | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the longer range? +
The Raytheon (RTX) SM-3 Block IIA has the longest range at 2,500 km.
Which is cheaper? +
The Raytheon (RTX) RIM-116 RAM has the lower public unit-cost figure at 900,000 USD. Treat this as directional, defense pricing varies by contract and configuration.
Which has the higher max speed (mach)? +
The Raytheon (RTX) SM-3 Block IIA has the higher max speed (mach) at 13.5 Mach.
Which has the higher units built? +
The Raytheon (RTX) RIM-116 RAM has the higher units built at 3,000.
Which has the higher operator countries? +
The Raytheon (RTX) RIM-116 RAM has the higher operator countries at 10.
Is the Raytheon (RTX) RIM-116 RAM better than the Raytheon (RTX) SM-3 Block IIA? +
On the public specs we track, the Raytheon (RTX) RIM-116 RAM leads on 3 of 5 headline metrics, see the full spec sheet for the metric-by-metric breakdown.
Where does this comparison data come from? +
Every figure in the table is sourced from public manufacturer pages, defense-ministry releases and reference publications, and is verifiable on each system's spec page. WeaponSpecs does not accept vendor placement.
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