Chaparral
Chaparral
Surface-to-Air Missiles
Basic Information
Name
Chaparral
Designation
Chaparral
Alternate Designation
MIM-72, RIM-72 Sea Chaparral, RIM-72C
Equipment Type
Surface-to-Air Missiles
Manufacturer
Raytheon
Date of Introduction
—
Description
RIM-72 Sea Chaparral is a ship-based air defense system utilizing AIM-9 Sidewinder short range missile. Sea Chaparral point air defense system was provided to Taiwan's Kang Ding frigates. This missile system was criticized by its poor performance. Ground-based Chaparral point air defense is mounted on M730 armored vehicle.
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Max Speed
3060.0 km/h
Range
10.0 km
Wingspan
630.00 m
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Surface-to-Air Missiles
Status
Active
Also Known As
MIM-72, RIM-72 Sea Chaparral, RIM-72C
Origin
United States of America
Contractor
Raytheon
Total Production
?
Specifications (Deagel)
Dimensions — Diameter
120 millimeter
Dimensions — Length
2.9 meter
Dimensions — Wingspan
630 millimeter
Mass — Warhead
10 kilogram
Mass — Weight
86 kilogram
Performance — Max Range
10,000 meter
Speed — Top Speed
850 mps
Details
Country of Origin
United States
Sources
deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a000878
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
2.9 m
Width
630 m
Height
—
Weight
—
Operators (2)
United States
Taiwan
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