PKA-9 Aspis
| PKA-9 Aspis | |
|---|---|
| Type | mobile medium to long range ABM/SAM |
| Place of origin | Willink |
| Service history | |
| In service | Willink |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Strategic Naval Research Institute |
| Designed | 2010–present |
| Produced | 2020–present |
| Specifications | |
Detonation mechanism | Hit-to-kill kinetic warhead |
| Propellant | cryogenic two-stage missile |
Operational range | 750 km |
| Speed | Mach 10 |
Guidance system | AESA phased array; multiple |
Steering system | Asymmetric kill vehicle with super maneuverability |
Launch platform | Transporter erector launcher |
The PKA-9 Aspis is a Willinkian hypersonic surface-to-air missile/anti-ballistic missile/anti-satellite missile system. Designed in the 2010's by Willinkian defense contractor SNRI, the Aspis is designed to provide medium to long range theatrical air defense, replacing a multitude of disparate system employed by Willinkian air defense units. The Aspis' design features were influenced by Willinkian combat experiences in the Presto-Clandonian war, which saw widespread use of stealth aircraft and hypersonic weapon systems by both sides. Predominantly operated from a mobile launch vehicle, the Aspis is designed to engage and destroy a range of aerial targets, including enemy aircraft, drones, hypersonic ballistic missiles and cruise missiles, electronic warfare platforms, spacecraft, and low-orbit satellites and weapon platforms.