Rapier Mk2
Rapier Mk2
Surface-to-Air Missiles
Operational Photo
Basic Information
Name
Rapier Mk2
Designation
Rapier Mk2
Alternate Designation
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Equipment Type
Surface-to-Air Missiles
Manufacturer
MBDA
Date of Introduction
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Description
The Rapier is a supersonic, high maneuverable, surface-to-air missile designed to engage aircraft, helicopters, UAVs and cruise/standoff missiles. It is a semi-active radar guided missile used by the Rapier and Jernas air defense systems. The Rapier missile features an active laser proximity fuzed warhead.
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Max Speed
2988.0 km/h
Range
8.0 km
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Surface-to-Air Missiles
Status
Active
Origin
United States of America
Contractor
MBDA
Total Production
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Specifications (Deagel)
Dimensions — Diameter
170 millimeter
Dimensions — Length
2.2 meter
Mass — Weight
43 kilogram
Performance — Max Range
8,000 meter
Performance — Target's Max Altitude
3,000 meter
Speed — Top Speed
830 mps
Time — Service Life
10 year
Details
Country of Origin
United States
Sources
deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a001125
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
2.2 m
Width
—
Height
—
Weight
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Operators (6)
United Kingdom
Ukraine
Malaysia
Oman
Singapore
Switzerland
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