MSBS
MSBS M20
Intermediate range ballistic missile. Year: 1967. IOC: 1971. Family: SSBS. Country: France.

Launches: 42. First Launch Date: 1966-01-01. Last Launch Date: 2006-11-10. Launch data is: complete. Liftoff Thrust: 444.200 kN (99,860 lbf). Total Mass: 19,950 kg (43,980 lb). Core Diameter: 1.50 m (4.90 ft). Total Length: 10.40 m (34.10 ft). Span: 1.50 m (4.90 ft). Standard warhead mass: 1,360 kg (2,990 lb). Maximum range: 2,900 km (1,800 mi). Number Standard Warheads: 1. Standard warhead CEP: 1.00 km (0.60 mi). Boost Propulsion: Solid rocket. Cruise Propulsion: Solid rocket. Guidance: Inertial.

Model: MSBS M1. Intermediate range ballistic missile. Year: 1971. IOC: 1971. Family: SSBS. Country: France.

2 stage vehicle consisting of 1 x SEP 901 + 1 x Rita I

Manufacturer: SEREB. Apogee: 500 km (310 mi). Liftoff Thrust: 440.000 kN (98,910 lbf). Total Mass: 20,005 kg (44,103 lb). Core Diameter: 1.49 m (4.88 ft). Total Length: 10.67 m (35.00 ft). Span: 1.49 m (4.88 ft). Standard warhead mass: 1,360 kg (2,990 lb). Maximum range: 3,008 km (1,869 mi). Number Standard Warheads: 1. Standard warhead yield: 1,000 KT. Boost Propulsion: Solid rocket. Cruise Propulsion: Solid rocket. Guidance: Inertial.

Model: MSBS M2. Intermediate range ballistic missile. Year: 1973. IOC: 1973. Family: SSBS. Country: France.

2 stage vehicle consisting of 1 x SEP 904 + 1 x Rita II

Manufacturer: SEREB. Apogee: 600 km (370 mi). Liftoff Thrust: 440.000 kN (98,910 lbf). Total Mass: 19,500 kg (42,900 lb). Core Diameter: 1.52 m (4.98 ft). Total Length: 10.67 m (35.00 ft). Span: 1.52 m (4.98 ft). Standard warhead mass: 1,360 kg (2,990 lb). Maximum range: 3,200 km (1,900 mi). Boost Propulsion: Solid rocket. Cruise Propulsion: Solid rocket. Guidance: Inertial.

MSBS Chronology

1966? - Launch Site: Ile du Levant. Launch Complex: Nemo. Launch Vehicle: MSBS. Model: MSBS M112.

  • Caisson 2 Test mission Nation: France. Agency: DMA. Apogee: 50 km (31 mi). References: 774.
1966 May 26 - Launch Site: Hammaguira. Launch Complex: Brigitte. Launch Vehicle: MSBS. Model: MSBS M112.
  • Essai 1 Test mission Nation: France. Agency: DMA. Apogee: 50 km (31 mi). References: 1579.
1966 Jun - Launch Site: Hammaguira. Launch Complex: Brigitte. Launch Vehicle: MSBS. Model: MSBS M112.
  • Essai 2 Test mission Nation: France. Agency: DMA. Apogee: 50 km (31 mi). References: 774.
1966 July 12 - Launch Site: Ile du Levant. Launch Complex: Nemo. Launch Vehicle: MSBS. Model: MSBS M112.
  • Caisson 1 Test mission Nation: France. Agency: DMA. Apogee: 50 km (31 mi). References: 1579.
1967 - Launch Site: Ile du Levant. Launch Vehicle: MSBS. Model: MSBS M112.
  • Gymnote 4 RSO test mission Nation: France. Agency: DMA. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi). References: 774.
1967 - Launch Site: Ile du Levant. Launch Complex: Nemo. Launch Vehicle: MSBS. Model: MSBS M011.
  • Caisson 1 Test mission Nation: France. Agency: DMA. Apogee: 50 km (31 mi). References: 774.
1967 - Launch Site: Ile du Levant. Launch Complex: Nemo. Launch Vehicle: MSBS. Model: MSBS M112.
  • Caisson 3 Test mission Nation: France. Agency: DMA. Apogee: 50 km (31 mi). References: 774.
1967 - Launch Site: Ile du Levant. Launch Vehicle: MSBS. Model: MSBS M112.
  • Gymnote 2 Test mission Nation: France. Agency: DMA. Apogee: 50 km (31 mi). References: 774.
1967 - Launch Site: Ile du Levant. Launch Vehicle: MSBS. Model: MSBS M112.
  • Gymnote 3 Test mission Nation: France. Agency: DMA. Apogee: 50 km (31 mi). References: 774.
1967 April 19 - Launch Site: Ile du Levant. Launch Vehicle: MSBS. Model: MSBS M112.
  • Gymnote 1 Test mission Nation: France. Agency: DMA. Apogee: 50 km (31 mi). References: 1579.
1968 - Launch Site: Biscarosse. Launch Complex: BLB. Launch Vehicle: MSBS. Model: MSBS M012. LV Configuration: MSBS M012 B1.
  • B1 Test mission Nation: France. Agency: DMA. Apogee: 500 km (310 mi). References: 774.
1968 - Launch Site: Biscarosse. Launch Complex: BLB. Launch Vehicle: MSBS. Model: MSBS M012. LV Configuration: MSBS M012 B2.
  • B2 Test mission Nation: France. Agency: DMA. Apogee: 500 km (310 mi). References: 774.
1968 - Launch Site: Biscarosse. Launch Complex: BLB. Launch Vehicle: MSBS. Model: MSBS M012. LV Configuration: MSBS M012 A2.
  • A2 Test mission Nation: France. Agency: DMA. Apogee: 500 km (310 mi). References: 774.
1968 - Launch Site: Ile du Levant. Launch Complex: Nemo. Launch Vehicle: MSBS. Model: MSBS M011.
  • Caisson 2 Test mission Nation: France. Agency: DMA. Apogee: 50 km (31 mi). References: 774.
1968? - Launch Site: Biscarosse. Launch Vehicle: MSBS. Model: MSBS M013. LV Configuration: MSBS M013 V3.
  • V3 operational test launch Nation: France. Agency: DMA. Apogee: 500 km (310 mi). References: 774.
1968? - Launch Site: Biscarosse. Launch Vehicle: MSBS. Model: MSBS M013. LV Configuration: MSBS M013 V2.
  • V2 operational test launch Nation: France. Agency: DMA. Apogee: 500 km (310 mi). References: 774.
1968 January 13 - Launch Site: Biscarosse. Launch Complex: BLB. Launch Vehicle: MSBS. Model: MSBS M012. LV Configuration: MSBS M012 A1.
  • A1 Test mission Nation: France. Agency: DMA. Apogee: 500 km (310 mi). References: 774.
1968 November 16 - Launch Site: Biscarosse. Launch Vehicle: MSBS. Model: MSBS M013. LV Configuration: MSBS M013 V1.
  • V1 Vecteur operational test launch Nation: France. Agency: DMA. Apogee: 500 km (310 mi). References: 774.
1969? - Launch Site: Biscarosse. Launch Vehicle: MSBS. Model: MSBS M013. LV Configuration: MSBS M013 V4.
  • V4 operational test launch Nation: France. Agency: DMA. Apogee: 500 km (310 mi). References: 774.
1969? - Launch Site: Biscarosse. Launch Vehicle: MSBS. Model: MSBS M013. LV Configuration: MSBS M013 V6.
  • V6 operational test launch Nation: France. Agency: DMA. Apogee: 500 km (310 mi). References: 774.
1969? - Launch Site: Biscarosse. Launch Vehicle: MSBS. Model: MSBS M013. LV Configuration: MSBS M013 V5.
  • V5 operational test launch Nation: France. Agency: DMA. Apogee: 500 km (310 mi). References: 774.
1970? - Launch Site: Biscarosse. Launch Vehicle: MSBS. Model: MSBS M013. LV Configuration: MSBS M013 C4.
  • C4 operational test launch Nation: France. Agency: DMA. Apogee: 500 km (310 mi). References: 774.
1970? - Launch Site: Biscarosse. Launch Vehicle: MSBS. Model: MSBS M013. LV Configuration: MSBS M013 V7.
  • V7 operational test launch Nation: France. Agency: DMA. Apogee: 500 km (310 mi). References: 774.
1970? - Launch Site: Biscarosse. Launch Vehicle: MSBS. Model: MSBS M013. LV Configuration: MSBS M013 C3.
  • C3 operational test launch Nation: France. Agency: DMA. Apogee: 500 km (310 mi). References: 774.
1970? - Launch Site: Biscarosse. Launch Vehicle: MSBS. Model: MSBS M013. LV Configuration: MSBS M013 C2.
  • C2 operational test launch Nation: France. Agency: DMA. Apogee: 500 km (310 mi). References: 774.
1970 June 11 - Launch Site: Biscarosse. Launch Vehicle: MSBS. Model: MSBS M013. LV Configuration: MSBS M013 C1.
  • C1 Charge (RV) operational test launch Nation: France. Agency: DMA. Apogee: 500 km (310 mi). References: 1579.
1971? - Launch Site: Biscarosse. Launch Vehicle: MSBS.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: France. Agency: DMA. Apogee: 500 km (310 mi). References: 774.
1971? - Launch Site: Biscarosse. Launch Vehicle: MSBS. Model: MSBS M013. LV Configuration: MSBS M013 C6.
  • C6 operational test launch Nation: France. Agency: DMA. Apogee: 500 km (310 mi). References: 774.
1971 - Launch Site: Biscarosse. Launch Vehicle: MSBS. Model: MSBS M013. LV Configuration: MSBS M013 C8.
  • C8 operational test launch Nation: France. Agency: DMA. Apogee: 500 km (310 mi). References: 774.
1971? - Launch Site: Biscarosse. Launch Vehicle: MSBS. Model: MSBS M013. LV Configuration: MSBS M013 C7.
  • C7 operational test launch Nation: France. Agency: DMA. Apogee: 500 km (310 mi). References: 774.
1971? - Launch Site: Biscarosse. Launch Vehicle: MSBS. Model: MSBS M013. LV Configuration: MSBS M013 C5.
  • C5 operational test launch Nation: France. Agency: DMA. Apogee: 500 km (310 mi). References: 774.
1971 May 29 1000? - 10:00 GMT - Launch Site: Biscarosse. Launch Vehicle: MSBS.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: France. Agency: DMA. Apogee: 500 km (310 mi). References: 1860.
1971 June 26 - Launch Site: Biscarosse. Launch Vehicle: MSBS.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: France. Agency: DMA. Apogee: 500 km (310 mi). References: 1860.
1972? - Launch Site: Biscarosse. Launch Vehicle: MSBS.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: France. Agency: DMA. Apogee: 500 km (310 mi). References: 774.
1973? - Launch Site: Biscarosse. Launch Vehicle: MSBS.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: France. Agency: DMA. Apogee: 600 km (370 mi). References: 774.
1973 - Launch Site: Biscarosse. Launch Vehicle: MSBS.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: France. Agency: DMA. Apogee: 600 km (370 mi). References: 774.
1973 July 20 - Launch Site: Biscarosse. Launch Complex: BLB. Launch Vehicle: MSBS.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: France. Agency: DMA. Apogee: 600 km (370 mi). References: 1579.
1974 June 12 - Launch Site: Biscarosse. Launch Complex: BLB. Launch Vehicle: MSBS. Model: MSBS M20.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: France. Agency: DMA. Apogee: 600 km (370 mi). References: 774.
1976 April 7 - Launch Site: Biscarosse. Launch Vehicle: MSBS. Model: MSBS M20.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: France. Agency: DMA. Apogee: 600 km (370 mi). References: 774.
1979 Jul - Launch Site: Biscarosse. Launch Vehicle: MSBS. Model: MSBS M20.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: France. Agency: DMA. Apogee: 600 km (370 mi). References: 1790.
1980? - Launch Site: Biscarosse. Launch Vehicle: MSBS. Model: MSBS M20.
  • Operational Test mission Nation: France. Agency: DMA. Apogee: 600 km (370 mi). References: 774.
2006 November 9 - 08:51 GMT - Launch Site: Biscarosse. Launch Vehicle: MSBS. Model: M51. LV Configuration: MSBS M51 s/n 1.
  • M51 test launch Nation: France. Agency: DMA. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). Test
2007 June 21 - Launch Site: Biscarosse. Launch Vehicle: MSBS. Model: M51.
  • M51 SLBM test Nation: France. Agency: DGA. Manufacturer: Astrium.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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