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de Havilland Firestreak (missile)
de Havilland · Air-to-Air · UK · Early Jet (1946–1969)
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Category Missiles
Sub-Category AAM
Domain Defence
Era Early Jet (1946–1969)
Country UK
Manufacturer de Havilland
Operator UK
Primary Role Air-to-Air
Status Retired
Service Entry 1957
Produced 2000
Unit Cost (2026$) $300K
Propulsion Rocket
Engine De Havilland Spectre solid rocket
Thrust / Power None (rocket)
Launch Air-launched
Length (ft) 10.7
Wingspan (ft) 2.2
Empty Weight (lb) 135
MTOW (lb) 300
Payload (lb) 50
Service Ceiling (ft) 60000
Range (mi) 5
Max Speed (mph) 2301
Max Speed (Mach) 3
Armament Continuous rod