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Data Figure: ESSM improved “Sea Sparrow” missile launch.

According to Raytheon web site April 11, 2011 Raytheon’s Missile Systems business in 2010 delivered a total of “Evolved Sea Sparrow” missile (ESSM) 366 pieces, equivalent to the previous year 2 times, this figure also set a Raytheon “Evolved Sea Sparrow” missile to deliver the number of records.

According to Raytheon Missile Systems Naval Weapons Systems Division ? Nick Nelson, vice president of introduction, Raytheon “Evolved Sea Sparrow” missile deliveries increased for two reasons: First, customers increased demand, the second is Raytheon’s own manufacturing process levels increased and strengthened.

“Evolved Sea Sparrow” is a medium-range, all-weather, semi-active radar-guided missile that can achieve surface vessels as well as face-to-air combat. Currently, the missile has been the world’s more than 11 countries and regions of the deployment. (China Shipbuilding Technology and Economy Institute Lei Song)