The standard missile is a ship-launched SAM.[^1] It is a supersonic-rocket propelled, tail-controlled missile.[^1] the standard missile family has interchangeable components which provide flexibility at a reduced cost.[^1] Tolerances to change were built into each component and the commonality of critical components allowed for easy upgrades.[^1] This simplifies acceptance testing as we;; as logistics.[^1] The SM missiles have a 13.5 in diameter.[^1] They are upgraded by a block change program where only the subsections that are upgraded require design changes.[^1] They are fired from l launchers on alt-az mounts. or vertical launch systems.[^1] The SM1 and2 used semi-active guidance, with a proportional navigation steering.
[[Standard Missile 2]] – features inertial midcourse guidance
[[SM-1 ER]]
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[[Proportional Guidance]]
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[[Surface to Air Missiles]]
[[Tartar Missile]]
[[Terrier Missile]]