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Short range ballistic missile. IOC: 1992. Country: France. Status: Retired 1992.

Single stage vehicle

Manufacturer: Les Mureaux. Launches: 3. Success Rate: 100.00%. First Launch Date: 1988-11-22. Last Launch Date: 1992-01-01. Launch data is: incomplete. Apogee: 150 km (90 mi). Liftoff Thrust: 0 N ( lbf). Total Mass: 1,845 kg (4,067 lb). Core Diameter: 0.53 m (1.73 ft). Total Length: 7.50 m (24.60 ft). Span: 0.53 m (1.73 ft). Maximum range: 470 km (290 mi). Number Standard Warheads: 1. Standard warhead yield: 80 KT. Boost Propulsion: Solid rocket.

  • Stage1: 1 x Hades-1. Gross Mass: 1,800 kg (3,900 lb). Motor: 1 x Acheron. Length: 5.00 m (16.40 ft). Diameter: 0.53 m (1.73 ft). Propellants: Solid.

Hades Chronology

1988 November 22 - Biscarosse -. Test mission Agency: DGA. Apogee: 150 km (90 mi).

1989 March 8 - Biscarosse -. Test mission Agency: DGA. Apogee: 150 km (90 mi).

1992 - Biscarosse -. Test mission Agency: DGA. Apogee: 150 km (90 mi).


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