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Rapier

Rapier

Missile
Rapier is a surface-to-air missile developed for the British Army to replace their towed Bofors 40/L70 anti-aircraft guns. The system is unusual as it uses a manual optical guidance system, sending guidance commands to the missile in flight over a... Wikipedia
Designed: 1963
Engine: solid-fuel rocket
Flight ceiling: 3,000 m (9,800 ft) (Mk1 missile), 5,000 m (16,000 ft) (Mk2)
In service: 1971–present
Launch platform: vehicle or trailer
Length: 2.235 m (88.0 in)