Firestreak Air to Air Missile

 

Type Air to Air Missile
Country of Origin United Kingdom
Development Year 1951
Deployment Year 1958
Deployment Countries Kuwait and Saudi Arabia
Range 8 km
Guidance Infrared
Warhead 22 kg High Explosive
Length 3.1 m
Weight 136 kg
Notes The Firestreak was the first British designed missile to enter service. in the late 1950's. Firestreak suffers from the same tactical limitations as other IR guided missiles of the day.

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