GWS.57 Erne
A replacement for the SM-2.IIIB and Aster-30 missiles currently in service with several navies, the "Erne" uses existing technologies to create an extremely agile and fast missile capable of defeating the most dangerous foes equipped with scramjet technology. The mixture of sensors on the GWS.57 as well as its inertial or command midcourse guidance (updated via secure datalink) ensure that the "Erne" is very resistant to ECM or other countermeasures. Lastly, its well-proven flight control systems, with thrust-vectoring granting high maneuvrability up to 12 Gs and the PIF-PAF (Pilotage en Force - Pilotage Aerodynamique Fort) reaction control enabling maneuvres of up to 60 Gs, ensure that even the most pesky of foes is easily swatted from your skies.
Characteristics (MIM.57A)
Dimensions:length: 4.8 m; diameter: (thruster): 35.66 cm, (terminal intercept dart): 32.7 cm
Mass: 664 kg
Guidance: inertial or command midcourse guidance (through either dedicated directors (AEGIS) or main radar (PAAMS, NAIADS); dual-mode radar sensor terminal homing, IIR, short-range LADAR
Maximum range: 108 nm (200 km)
Maximum altitude of intercept: 50 km (generally 30 km)*
Speed (maximum): Mach 6 (typically, Mach 4+)
Maneuvrability: >60 G
Flight control: Dual thrust solid rocket with thrust vectoring, folding aft control fins, and "PIF-PAF" rapid reaction control thrusters for rapid maneuvres.
Cost: $1.2 million per unit**
GWS.93 (GWS.57.E)
GWS.94 (GWS.57.EK)
(* As is likely evident, the higher the altitude of intercept is, the less horizontal range the missile has.)
(** Price reduction owing to new information regarding cost of RL systems and factoring in high production rate as well as R & D costs.)
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