ASTER MISSILES family

ASTER Missile

ASTER, a single missile to defeat all types of threats.

ASTER Missile Family

ASTER missile covers from short to long-range missions including its self-defense. During the first part of its mission, ASTER missile is inertially guided using refreshed target data. A final homing phase is achieved by an electromagnetic active seeker, providing a highly accurate capability in all weathers.

360°
coverage

ASTER is a 360° interception missile launched vertically that leads to maximum effectiveness of EUROSAM systems.

PIF-PAF Technology

Thanks to the unique combination of aerodynamic control and direct thrust vector control (PIF-PAF), the missile is capable of high G manoeuvres. Together, these features give ASTER an unmatched hit-to-kill capability.

Maximum speed
MACH 4.5

Range
+150km

Fire power:
Multiple engagements
with high rate of fire

98% of launches
successful

Unique
PIF-PAF™
Technology

360°

interception

ASTER 15 Missile

SELF-DEFENSE AND CONSORT PROTECTION

On naval missions, the Aster 15 is intended for self-defense and protection of the consorts. It can intercept aircraft, UAVs and cruise missiles.

ASTER 15 MISSILE PERFORMANCES

Weight
Length
Diameter
Propulsion
Maximum speed
Range
Reliable
310 kg
4,2m
0,18m
Solid propellant, two-stage
Mach 3
In excess of 30 km
98% of launched successful

ASTER 30 MISSILES

Self, local and area defense

For both naval and ground missions, Aster 30 missile and its evolutions (B1 or New Technology) are intended for interception of all kind of current and future threats: cruise missile, ballistic missile, antiradar missile, UAV, helicopter and aircraft.

ASTER 30 MISSILES PERFORMANCES

Weight
Length
Diameter
Propulsion
Maximum speed
Range
Reliable
450 kg
4,9m
0,18 m
Solid propellant, two-stage
Mach 4.5
In excess of 150 km
98% of launched successful

GALLERY

ASTER 30 Live-Firing Campaign

See the video of a challenging firing of the ASTER 30 missile from SAMP/T system operated by French Air and Space Force: