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Thunderbird (missile)

Bristol / BAC · Surface-to-Air · UK · Early Jet (1946–1969)

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Specifications

Category
Missiles
Sub-Category
SAM
Domain
Defence
Era
Early Jet (1946–1969)
Country
UK
Manufacturer
Bristol / BAC
Operator
UK
Primary Role
Surface-to-Air
Status
Retired
Service Entry
1959
Produced
300
Propulsion
Ramjet
Engine
4x Bristol solid boosters + ICI ramjet
Launch
Ground-launched
Length (ft)
21
Wingspan (ft)
4.5
Empty Weight (lb)
2100
MTOW (lb)
4600
Endurance (hr)
0.02
Service Ceiling (ft)
60000
Range (mi)
50
Max Speed (mph)
2071
Max Speed (Mach)
2.7
Armament
Blast-fragmentation