Blue Steel

Air-to-surface missile. IOC: 1962. Family: Air-Launched. Country: UK. Status: Retired.

Total Mass: 6,800 kg (14,900 lb). Core Diameter: 1.73 m (5.67 ft). Total Length: 10.63 m (34.87 ft). Span: 3.93 m (12.89 ft). Standard warhead mass: 450 kg (990 lb). Maximum range: 320 km (190 mi). Number Standard Warheads: 1. Standard warhead yield: 1,000 KT. Boost Propulsion: Storable liquid rocket. Guidance: Inertial. Maximum speed: 2,260 kph (1,400 mph). Total Number Built: 100.