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NATO SEA SPARROW Missile

The NATO SEA SPARROW missile is a medium-range, rapid-reaction, surface-to-air radar-guided missile with a high-explosive warhead that provides the capability of destroying hostile aircraft and anti-ship missiles.
The missile has a cylindrical body with four wings at mid-body and four tail fins.
It is found aboard many U.S. and NATO surface warships.

Characteristics
Launch Weight
Warhead
Length
Diameter
Wingspan
Speed
Range maxi
Range mini
2225 kg
40,5 kg
3,64 m
0,23 m
1,01 m
4.280 km/h
6 nm
1600 yards
Launching of an NATO Sea Sparrow missile since a frigate of the Wielingen Class.
Photograph ©
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BELGIAN. NAVY
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http://www.mil.be/navycomp/

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