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Sea Slug Mk. 1

Sea Slug Mk. 1

British surface-to-air missile.

Maximum range: 40 km (24 mi). Boost Propulsion: Solid rocket. Initial Operational Capability: 1961.

Gross mass: 1,800 kg (3,900 lb).
Height: 6.01 m (19.71 ft).
Diameter: 0.40 m (1.31 ft).
Span: 1.43 m (4.69 ft).
Apogee: 17 km (10 mi).

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