Oerlikon 54
Surface-to-air missile. Year: 1952. IOC: 1952. Country: Switzerland.

Pioneering Swiss surface-to-air missile. Development leading to this missile began as early as 1947.

Liftoff Thrust: 9.800 kN (2,203 lbf). Total Mass: 350 kg (770 lb). Core Diameter: 0.40 m (1.31 ft). Total Length: 6.01 m (19.71 ft). Span: 1.40 m (4.50 ft). Standard warhead mass: 40 kg (88 lb). Maximum range: 25 km (15 mi). Boost Propulsion: Solid rocket. Guidance: Beam rider. Maximum speed: 2,100 kph (1,300 mph). Ceiling: 16,100 m (52,800 ft).


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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