AIM-260 JATM

The AIM-260 Joint Advanced Tactical Missile (JATM) is an American beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile (BVRAAM) currently being developed by Lockheed Martin.[2] Designed to address advanced threats,[3] the missile is expected to replace the AIM-120 AMRAAM currently in US service. 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 afterwards.[4]

AIM-260 JATM
TypeAir-to-air missile
Place of originUnited States
Production history
DesignerLockheed Martin
Specifications
Maximum firing range200 km[1]
Maximum speed Mach 5
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The previous, canceled, long-range air-to-air missile development program was the AIM-152 AAAM, under development at the end of the Cold War to replace the AIM-54 Phoenix.

Development of the AIM-260 began in 2017 in response to long range missiles being 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.[4] This program is separate from the Long-Range Engagement Weapon being developed by Raytheon.[5]

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References
  1. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on October 23, 2020. Retrieved March 14, 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  2. "AIM-260 Joint Advanced Tactical Missile (JATM) / LREW (long-range engagement weapon)". Archived from the original on October 23, 2020. Retrieved March 14, 2020.
  3. "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.
  4. Cohen, Rachel (June 20, 2019). Air Force Developing AMRAAM Replacement to Counter China. Air Force Magazine. Archived from the original on November 4, 2019. Retrieved June 24, 2019.
  5. "Meet The AIM-260, The Air Force And Navy's Future Long-Range Air-To-Air Missile". The War Zone. Archived from the original on September 9, 2019. Retrieved July 21, 2019.
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