AASM Hammer Weapon

Manufacturer: Safran Electronics & Defense (Sagem)
Category: Missiles & Precision Weapons
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Guidance System GPS INS optional laser
Maximum Speed Subsonic
Launch Compatibility Rafale Mirage 2000 export fighters
Warhead Technology Standard bomb body HE or penetrator types

Full Specifications

1. General Information

Name / Designation	AASM Hammer
Type / Role	Precision guided air launched weapon
Country of Origin	France
Manufacturer	Safran
Service Entry / Year Introduced	Mid 2000s
Operational Status	Active

2. Performance & Range

Range	Up to 70 km glide class more with booster
Speed	Subsonic
Ceiling / Altitude Limit	Depends on launch aircraft
Accuracy (CEP)	Near meter class with laser
Warhead Type	HE Penetrator

3. Guidance & Targeting

Guidance System	GPS INS optional laser
Targeting Mode	Fire and forget or laser guided
Launch Platform Compatibility	Fighter jet
Seeker Type	Laser or GPS aided

4. Physical Characteristics

Length	About 3 m depending on version
Diameter	Varies by bomb body
Wingspan	Glide wing kit
Launch Weight	250 to 1000 kg class
Propulsion	Glide or rocket boost

5. Warhead & Payload

Warhead Weight	250 to 1000 kg classes
Explosive Type	HE or penetrator
Detonation Mechanism	Impact or delay fuse
Payload Options	Conventional

6. Operational Use & Capabilities

Operational Range Type	Medium
Deployment Platform	Air
Target Types	Vehicles structures ships radar sites
Combat Proven	Yes
Users / Operators	France export customers

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

6.8

Technology 7 / 10
Performance 7 / 10
Maintenance Efficiency 6 / 10
Range & Endurance 7 / 10

PROS

Works in poor weather
Long standoff reach
Flexible guidance modes
Fits several aircraft
Supports moving targets with laser option

CONS

Range depends on release height
Not widely stocked in U.S. inventory
Higher cost with advanced seeker
Needs trained ground support
Export rules can limit supply

AASM Hammer Precision Air Launched Weapon

The AASM Hammer is a French air launched precision strike weapon built to give modern fighters a reliable way to hit fixed or moving targets. Safran produces the Hammer, and it serves as a modular guidance kit with a glide or rocket boosted body. The system meets a wide range of mission needs, from close support to deep target strikes. It stands out because it works in bad weather, offers flexible guidance, and fits several bomb classes.

Design and Purpose

Hammer began service with the French Air and Space Force and later joined export markets. It has become a strong option for jets that need precise strike power without heavy integration work. The weapon uses a standard bomb body and adds an advanced guidance kit that combines GPS, inertial navigation, and an optional laser seeker. These features help reduce errors and keep accuracy even in tough signal conditions.

Capability and Range

Hammer can reach targets more than 70 km away when released from high altitude. The rocket assisted version pushes that reach further and gives pilots safer stand off distance. The system keeps steady control in high wind or cloud cover, which makes it useful in busy combat zones. Its warhead choice depends on the bomb body used, such as 250 kg or 1000 kg classes.

Operational Use

Hammer has seen regular use on Rafale and Mirage 2000 aircraft. The weapon supports quick mission updates and moving target tracking when fitted with a laser seeker. Armed forces value it for its low integration burden and its ability to strike hardened sites, air defenses, or mobile threats.

AASM Hammer Price

The AASM Hammer does not have a fixed public price in the United States. Cost varies by bomb body type, guidance kit, seeker selection, and order volume. Prices generally fall in the medium cost class for precision strike weapons.

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