Starburst
Surface-to-air missile. Country: UK.

Man-portable, shoulder launched, multiple launch. Vehicle-mounted. Mach 4.4 against fast targets; 5.5 against slow targets.

Manufacturer: Bombardier Aerospace (Short Brothers). Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK. Guidance contractor: Short Brothers. Total Mass: 15 kg (33 lb). Core Diameter: 0.0760 m (0.2490 ft). Total Length: 1.40 m (4.60 ft). Span: 0.18 m (0.60 ft). Standard warhead mass: 3.20 kg (7.00 lb). Maximum range: 5.60 km (3.40 mi). Boost Propulsion: Solid rocket. Cruise Propulsion: Solid rocket. Guidance: Laser Command Link. Maximum speed: 900 kph (550 mph). Ceiling: 3,000 m (9,800 ft).


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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