RSA-1
RSA-1
Intermediate range ballistic missile. Year: 1994. Family: Jericho. Country: South Africa. Status: Out of production.

It is conjectured that this designation was assigned to an intermediate range single-stage ballistic missile consisting of the first stage of the RSA-3. Purported mission was to strike Cuban military concentrations from mobile launchers on South African territory. The rocket motor closely followed the design of the Israeli Jericho-2 first stage.

Manufacturer: IAI. to a: 1100 km range trajectory. Liftoff Thrust: 412.700 kN (92,779 lbf). Total Mass: 12,000 kg (26,000 lb). Core Diameter: 1.30 m (4.20 ft). Total Length: 8.00 m (26.20 ft). Standard warhead mass: 1,500 kg (3,300 lb).


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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