RIM-116 RAM Rolling Airframe Missile
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| Primary Function | Surface-to-air missile |
| Contractor | Hughes Missile Systems Co. Tucson, AZ |
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| Status |
Full-rate production (Block 0) FY94 Full-rate production (Block I) FY99 |
| Costs |
Total program cost (TY$) $1,709.4M Average unit cost Block 0 $0.273M Average unit cost Block 1 $0.444M |
| Inventory Objective |
1,310 Block 0 missiles 620 Block I missiles 154 Launchers The Navy has stated a requirement for 1,600 RAMS and 115 launchers to equip 74 ships. Congress approved funds for 230 RAMS in FY 1996; the Navy requested 125 RAMS in FY 1997, 100 in FY 1998, and 200 missiles in FY 1999. |
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