Semi Active Air-to-Air Missile

The Semi-Active Air-to-Air Missile (shortened as SAAM) is an air-to-air special weapon featured in all Ace Combat games from Ace Combat 04: Shattered Skies onwards.

Overview
The SAAM is characterized by its unique targeting system: once the weapon has locked on in a target and is fired, the player will have to move and keep the target within an aiming reticle until the missile reaches the target, hence the name "Semi-Active". As a trade-off, the SAAM harnesses high destructive power, often destroying aircraft in one shot, and dealing severe damage to those who survive the first impact.