RIM-50 Typhon

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RIM-50 Typhon LR
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

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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