About Air-Sol Moyenne Portée-Renove (ASMPA-R):
- It is the newest version of the ASMP family of medium‐range, supersonic, nuclear‐capable cruise missiles.
- It was developed by France.
- It is integral to France’s nuclear deterrence, forming a key part of the air-based component of its nuclear triad.
- Features:
- It retains a ramjet architecture, with dual air intakes along the body, enabling sustained supersonic flight at speeds around Mach 3.
- It has a range of roughly 600 kilometres.
- The warhead is understood to be the Tête Nucléaire Aéroportée (TNA) design.
- TNA is a so-called ‘dial-a-yield’ design with reported yield settings ranging from a minimum of 100 kilotons to a maximum of 300 kilotons.
