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RIM-162 ESSM
The RIM-162 Evolved SeaSparrow Missile (ESSM) is a development of the RIM-7 Sea Sparrow missile used to protect ships from attacking missiles and aircraft.
Characteristics
| Type | Air defense |
| Rarity | Legendary |
| Tier | III |
| Control type | Automatic |
| Target | Air |
| Country | USA |
Real
The RIM-162 Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile (ESSM) is a surface-to-air missile developed by Raytheon for the United States Navy. It is a successor to the RIM-7 Sea Sparrow missile and is designed to intercept anti-ship missiles, aircraft, and drones. The ESSM was first introduced in 2004 and is used by several navies around the world.
Statistics
Vital stats
Damage statistics
Weapon statistics
Range
3.83 km
Ammo count
–
Shots in volley
1
Projectiles per shot
1
Delay between shots
0.15 s
Delay before firing
0 s
Reload time
2.9 s
Fire rate
–
Accuracy
–
Recoil
–
Clip size
2
Lock-on time
0 s
Projectile statistics
Projectile start speed
242.98 knots
Projectile max speed
340.17 knots
Projectile acceleration
100
Projectile guidance
Yes
Projectile dispersion
500
Projectile health
40
Projectile can ricochet
No
Susceptible to countermeasures
Yes
Ships with this module
5
Legendary
Battleship
Tier III
Epic
Destroyer
Tier III
Epic
Destroyer
Tier III
Epic
Assault Carrier
Tier III
Epic
Frigate
Tier III
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