RAPIER

Description

Rapier Field Standard C (FSC)

The Rapier FSC system provides a Air Defence (LLAD) capability over the battlefield. It consists of a launcher with 8 ready to fire missiles and an electro-optical tracker (shown). Each fire unit can cover an Air Defence Area (ADA) of approximately 100 square kms.

Guidance Semi Automatic to line Sight (SACLOS):

Missile Diameter 13.3 cm;

Missile Length 2.35m;

Rocket Solid Fueled;

Warhead High Explosive;

Launch Weight 42kg;

Speed Mach 2+;

Ceiling 3,000m;

Maximum Range Around 8 kms;

Fire Unit Height 2.13m;

Fire Unit Weight 1,227kg;

Radar Height (in action) 3.37m;

Radar Weight 243kg;

Generator Height 0.91m.