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Air-to-air missile. Year: 1978. IOC: 1978. Family: Sparrow. Country: UK. Other Designations: RB71. Modified Sparrow. Snap-up, look-down. Manufacturer: British Aerospace. Guidance contractor: BAE Systems. Total Mass: 207 kg (456 lb). Core Diameter: 0.21 m (0.70 ft). Total Length: 3.66 m (12.00 ft). Span: 1.01 m (3.30 ft). Standard warhead mass: 23 kg (50 lb). Maximum range: 46 km (28 mi). Boost Propulsion: Solid rocket. Guidance: Semi-Active Radar Homing. Maximum speed: 4,520 kph (2,800 mph). Minimum range: 1.30 km (0.80 mi). Total Number Built: 1350.
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