Red Top
Red Top
Air-to-air missile. Year: 1964. IOC: 1964. Country: UK.

First all-aspect IR missile

Manufacturer: Hawker Siddeley Dynamics. Total Mass: 150 kg (330 lb). Core Diameter: 0.23 m (0.75 ft). Total Length: 3.27 m (10.72 ft). Span: 0.91 m (2.98 ft). Standard warhead mass: 31 kg (68 lb). Maximum range: 27 km (16 mi). Boost Propulsion: Solid rocket. Guidance: Infrared Homing. Maximum speed: 3,390 kph (2,100 mph).


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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