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Surface-to-air missile. Country: France. Status: Retired 1961.

French surface-to-air missile, tested at Hammaguir in early 1961 but not put into production.

Manufacturer: Nord. Launches: 1. First Launch Date: 1961-01-01. Last Launch Date: 1961-01-01. Launch data is: incomplete. Total Mass: 648 kg (1,428 lb). Core Diameter: 0.40 m (1.31 ft). Total Length: 6.04 m (19.81 ft). Span: 1.92 m (6.29 ft). Boost Propulsion: Solid. Boost engine: Stromboli. Cruise engine: Ramjet. Maximum speed: 3,000 kph (1,800 mph). Ceiling: 35,000 m (114,000 ft). Version:

Vega Statoreacteur.

Launches: 1. First Launch Date: 1961-01-01. Last Launch Date: 1961-01-01. Apogee: 30 km (18 mi). Liftoff Thrust: 0 N ( lbf). Total Mass: 1,700 kg (3,700 lb). Core Diameter: 0.56 m (1.83 ft). Total Length: 9.90 m (32.40 ft). Maximum speed: 3,000 kph (1,800 mph). Ceiling: 35,000 m (114,000 ft).

  • Stage1: 1 x Vega Statoreacteur-1. Gross Mass: 800 kg (1,760 lb). Empty Mass: 250 kg (550 lb). Motor: 1 x SEPR 734-1. Thrust (vac): 200.000 kN (44,960 lbf). Burn time: 5.00 sec. Length: 3.50 m (11.40 ft). Diameter: 0.56 m (1.83 ft). Propellants: Solid.

Vega SAM Chronology

1961 - Hammaguira -. Ramjet Agency: ONERA. Apogee: 25 km (15 mi).


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