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The Sea Sparrow is the
U.S. Navy
's
SAM
version of the
Sparrow
missile. It's designation is RIM-7. It is launched from box launchers aboard ships and is intended for defense against
strike
aircraft and
cruise missiles
. Some stats, courtesy of the navy:
General Characteristics
Primary Function:
Air-to-air and
surface-to-air
radar-guided missile
Contractors:
Raytheon Co. and General Dynamics
Power Plant:
Hercules MK-58
solid-propellant
rocket
motor
Thrust:
Classified
Speed:
More than 2,660 mph (4,256 kph)
Range:
More than 30
nautical mile
s (approximately 55 km)
Length:
12 feet (3.64 meters)
Diameter:
8 inches (20.3 cm)
Wingspan:
3 feet 4 inches (one meter)
Warhead:
Annular blast
fragmentation
warhead
, 90 pounds (40.5 kg)
Launch Weight:
Approximately 500 pounds (225 kg)
Guidance System:
Raytheon semi-active on
continuous wave
or
pulsed
Doppler
radar energy
Date Deployed:
1976
Unit Cost:
$165,400
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