RIM-50 Typhon
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RIM-50 Typhon LR | |
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Type | Long range surface-to-air missile |
Service history | |
In service | Canceled 1963 |
Production history | |
Manufacturer | Bendix |
Specifications | |
Warhead | Proximity fuse, high explosive 137 lb (62 kg) continuous rod, later blast fragmentation |
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Engine | Two-stage, Solid-fueled rocket booster; ramjet sustainer |
Operational range |
200 nm (370 km) |
Flight ceiling | 95000 ft (29000 m) |
Speed | Mach 4.0 |
Guidance system |
Inertial |
Launch platform |
Surface Ship |
The RIM-50 Typhon LR was a missile that was intended to be a Terrier missile sized replacement to the Talos missile to be used with the Typhon combat system. [1]
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