The primary missile of the SAMP/T (Mamba) system is the Aster 30, a two-stage interceptor designed to shoot down a wide range of air threats, from fighter jets to ballistic and cruise missiles.
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The current technical specifications and variants are detailed below (data updated as of April 2026):
– Aster 30 Technical Specifications
– Maximum speed: Mach 4.5 (approximately 1,400 m/s).
Operational scope:
– Aster 30 Block 1: Up to 120 km against aircraft and 600 km against short-range ballistic missiles.
– Aster 30 Block 1NT: Extended to 150 km.
– Interception altitude: From 50 meters to 20,000 meters (25,000 m in the NT version).
– Maneuverability: Supports turns of up to 50g thanks to the PIF-PAF system, which combines aerodynamic control with lateral gas jets near the center of gravity for extreme precision (“hit-to-kill”).
– Dimensions: Length of 4.9 meters and a launch weight of 450
