RSD 58
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The RSD 58 is an early production surface-to-air missile system developed by Contraves-Oerlikon in Switzerland from 1947.[2] Test firings were made in Switzerland and Italy in 1958, and Japan placed a small order for training purposes, but the missile was not produced in high numbers. The missile system was developed from the earlier RSA Missile developed by the same companies.
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Type | Surface-to-air missile |
Place of origin | Switzerland |
Service history | |
In service | 1960–? |
Used by | Japan |
Production history | |
Designed | 1958 |
Manufacturer | Oerlikon Contraves |
Unit cost | between $15,000 and $18,000 per round (as of June 1959)[1] |
Produced | 1958-1960 |
Specifications | |
Mass | missile: 400 kg, Carrier wagon: 4700 kg, Communication/steering wagon: 5500 kg |
Length | 6 m (19 ft 8 in) |
Diameter | 400 mm (15.7 in) |
Wingspan | 1,346 mm (53 in) |
Crew | 9: 1 operator, 8 Charging team |
Warhead | 40 kg warhead |
Engine | nitric acid / kerosene mixture |
Operational range | 30,000 m |
Flight ceiling | 9,000 m |
Maximum speed | Mach 2.4 (800m/s) |
Guidance system | Beam-riding |
Steering system | control surfaces |
Launch platform | vehicle or trailer |
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