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AIM-260 JATM
TypeBeyond-visual-range air-to-air missile
Place of originUnited States
Service history
In serviceIn development. Expected end of 2022.[1][2]
Production history
DesignerLockheed Martin
Specifications
Maximum firing range200 km (120 mi)[3]
WarheadHigh explosive blast-fragmentation
Maximum speed Mach 5
Guidance
system
inertial guidance, two way data link, active radar homing
Launch
platform
Aircraft:

The AIM-260 Joint Advanced Tactical Missile (JATM) is an American beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile (BVRAAM) under development by Lockheed Martin.[3] Designed to address advanced threats,[4] the missile is expected to replace or supplement the AIM-120 AMRAAM currently in US service.

This program differs from the Long-Range Engagement Weapon being developed by Raytheon.[5]

Development

Initial launch platforms are expected to be the U.S. Air Force F-22 and the U.S. Navy F/A-18E/F, with integration with the F-35 planned afterward.[6]

The AIM-260 program began in 2017 in response to long-range missiles developed by potential adversaries, such as the Chinese PL-15. The JATM is planned to start flight tests in 2021 and achieve initial operational capability (IOC) by 2022. The AIM-260 production is expected to overtake AIM-120 production by 2026.[6]

In November 2021 it was revealed that the missile will have similar dimensions to the AIM-120, in order to ensure a minimal disruption of launch platform technology.[2]

In Nov 2022, it was reported that around 30 Full Scale Aerial Target drones tests had already been conducted with the AIM-260 JATM fpr the past two years, since April 2020[7]

See also

Related lists

References

  1. ^ "The USAF's new air to air missile, the AIM-260 JATM". www.key.aero. Retrieved August 1, 2022.
  2. ^ a b Newdick, Thomas (November 22, 2021). "Testing Of The Secretive New AIM-260 Long-Range Air-To-Air Missile Is Well Underway". Recurrent Ventures. The Drive.
  3. ^ a b "AIM-260 Joint Advanced Tactical Missile (JATM) / LREW (Long-range engagement weapon)". Archived from the original on October 23, 2020. Retrieved March 14, 2020.
  4. ^ "Revolutionising Aerial Warfare: What to Expect From America's New AIM-260 Missile". Archived from the original on April 20, 2020. Retrieved March 14, 2020.
  5. ^ Trevithick, Joseph (June 21, 2019). "Meet The AIM-260, The Air Force And Navy's Future Long-Range Air-To-Air Missile". The Drive. Retrieved May 29, 2022.
  6. ^ a b Cohen, Rachel (June 20, 2019). Air Force Developing AMRAAM Replacement to Counter China. Archived from the original on November 4, 2019. Retrieved June 24, 2019. {{cite book}}: |work= ignored (help)
  7. ^ Newdick, Thomas (November 22, 2021). "Testing Of The Secretive New AIM-260 Long-Range Air-To-Air Missile Is Well Underway". The Drive. Retrieved January 10, 2023.
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