Rapier Field Standard C (FSC)
The Rapier FSC system provides a Low Level 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.
Sources and Methods
http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/land/row/rapier.htm
Maintained by Robert Sherman
Originally created by John Pike
Updated Saturday, June 19, 1999 6:37:33 AM