The RIM-116 Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) is a small, light-weight, infrared homing surface-to-air missile in use by the German, Japanese, Greek, Turkish, South Korean, Saudi Arabian, Egyptian, Mexican, UAE, and U.S. Navies. It was initially meant and used primarily as a point-defense weapon in opposition to anti-ship missiles.
The Rolling Airframe Missiles, along with the Mk 49 Guided Missile Launching System (GMLS) and assist tools, make up the RAM Mk 31 Guided Missile Weapon System (GMWS). The Mk-144 Guided Missile Launcher (GML) unit weighs 5,777 kilograms (12,736 lb) and shops 21 missiles.
Variants:
Block 0 (RIM-116A), The unique model of the missile, known as Block 0, was primarily based on the AIM-9 Sidewinder air-to-air missile, whose rocket motor, fuze, and warhead had been used.
The Block 1 (RIM-116B) is an improved model of the RAM missile that provides an general infrared-only steering system that allows it to intercept missiles that aren’t emitting any radar alerts. The Block 0’s radar homing capabilities have been retained.
The Block 2 (RIM-116C) is an upgraded model of the RAM missile aimed toward extra successfully countering extra maneuverable anti-ship missiles by a four-axis unbiased management actuator system, elevated rocket motor functionality, an improved passive radio frequency seeker and upgraded parts of the infrared seeker, and superior kinematics.
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