
Also known as AIM-132, ASRAAM, Advanced Short Range Air-to-Air Missile
thumb|RAF Typhoon of No. 3 Squadron RAF|3 Squadron fires ASRAAM in 2007 thumb|Two ASRAAM (centre) on an RAF Typhoon in 2007
thumb|RAF Typhoon of No. 3 Squadron RAF|3 Squadron fires ASRAAM in 2007 thumb|Two ASRAAM (centre) on an RAF Typhoon in 2007
The Advanced Short Range Air-to-Air Missile (ASRAAM), also known by its United States designation AIM-132, is an imaging infrared homing air-to-air missile, produced by MBDA UK, that is designed for close-range combat. It is in service in the Royal Air Force (RAF), replacing the AIM-9 Sidewinder. The ASRAAM is designed to allow the pilot to fire and then turn away before the opposing aircraft can close for a shot. It flies at over Mach 3 to ranges in excess of . It retains a 50 g maneuverability provided by body lift and tail control.
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