Popeye
Popeye
Cruise missile. Country: Israel.

Manufacturer: Rafael Armaments. Guidance contractor: Rafael.


Model: Popeye 1. Country: Israel. Alternate Designation: AGM-142.

Operational in Israel 1985, operational on USAF B-52s 1989.

Manufacturer: Rafael Armaments. Location: Haifa, Israel. Guidance contractor: Rafael. Total Mass: 1,380 kg (3,040 lb). Core Diameter: 0.53 m (1.75 ft). Total Length: 4.85 m (15.91 ft). Span: 1.98 m (6.50 ft). Standard warhead mass: 364 kg (802 lb). Maximum range: 208 km (129 mi). Boost Propulsion: Solid rocket. Guidance: Imaging Infra-Red Homing/TV/Data link/INS.


Model: Popeye 2. Country: Israel.

For smaller fighters.Turbofan and lighter.

Manufacturer: Rafael Armaments. Location: Haifa, Israel. Guidance contractor: Rafael. Total Mass: 1,134 kg (2,500 lb). Core Diameter: 0.53 m (1.75 ft). Total Length: 4.27 m (14.00 ft). Span: 1.74 m (5.70 ft). Maximum range: 111 km (68 mi). Boost Propulsion: Solid rocket. Guidance: Imaging Infra-Red Homing/TV/Data link/INS.


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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