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English: "The Rapier FSC system provides a Low Level Air Defence (LLAD) capability over the battlefield. It consists of a launcher with 8 ready to fire missiles and an electro-optical tracker (shown). Each fire unit can cover an Air Defence Area (ADA) of approximately 100 square kms. Guidance Semi Automatic to line Sight (SACLOS). Missile Diameter 13.3 cm; Missile Length 2.35m; Rocket Solid Fueled; Warhead High Explosive; Launch Weight 42kg; Speed Mach 2+; Ceiling 3,000m; Maximum Range Around 8 kms; Fire Unit Height 2.13m; Fire Unit Weight 1,227kg; Radar Height (in action) 3.37m; Radar Weight 243kg; Generator Height 0.91m."
  • Organization: Army
  • Object Name: P20S2
  • Category: MOD
  • Supplemental Categories: Equipment, Weapons, Missiles, Rapier
  • Keywords: Missile, Firing, Rapier, GBAD
  • Country: UK
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