Crotale
Surface-to-air missile. Year: 1968. IOC: 1968. Country: France. Alternate Designation: R.440.

Manufacturer: Matra. Total Mass: 85 kg (187 lb). Core Diameter: 0.15 m (0.49 ft). Total Length: 2.93 m (9.61 ft). Span: 0.53 m (1.73 ft). Standard warhead mass: 15 kg (33 lb). Maximum range: 8.50 km (5.20 mi). Boost Propulsion: Solid rocket. Guidance: Beam rider + Command Link. Maximum speed: 2,580 kph (1,600 mph). Minimum range: 0.50 km (0.31 mi). Ceiling: 3,000 m (9,800 ft). Floor: 50 m (164 ft). Surveillance Radar: E/F Band. Tracking Radar: J Band. Total Number Built: 2000.


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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