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Submarine-launched ballistic missile. Country: France. Status: Retired 1993. Manufacturer's Designation: SSBS S01.

French medium-range ballistic missile.

Manufacturer: SEREB. Launches: 53. Success Rate: 100.00%. First Launch Date: 1965-10-23. Last Launch Date: 1993-11-03. Launch data is: complete. Apogee: 500 km (310 mi). Liftoff Thrust: 440.000 kN (98,910 lbf). Total Mass: 25,000 kg (55,000 lb). Core Diameter: 1.50 m (4.90 ft). Total Length: 15.10 m (49.50 ft). Version:

SSBS S112.

Test vehicle.

Launches: 6. First Launch Date: 1965-10-23. Last Launch Date: 1967-03-02. Apogee: 50 km (31 mi). Liftoff Thrust: 440.000 kN (98,910 lbf). Total Mass: 25,100 kg (55,300 lb). Core Diameter: 1.50 m (4.90 ft). Total Length: 12.60 m (41.30 ft).

  • Stage1: 1 x MSBS M112-1. Gross Mass: 10,000 kg (22,000 lb). Motor: 1 x SEP 901. Thrust (vac): 440.000 kN (98,910 lbf). Length: 4.50 m (14.70 ft). Diameter: 1.51 m (4.95 ft). Propellants: Solid.
  • Stage2: 1 x SSBS S01-2. Gross Mass: 10,000 kg (22,000 lb). Motor: 1 x SEP 903. Thrust (vac): 440.000 kN (98,910 lbf). Length: 4.70 m (15.40 ft). Diameter: 1.51 m (4.95 ft). Propellants: Solid.
Version:

SSBS S01.

Launches: 8. First Launch Date: 1967-07-25. Last Launch Date: 1968-11-09. Apogee: 500 km (310 mi). Liftoff Thrust: 0 N ( lbf). Total Mass: 25,000 kg (55,000 lb). Core Diameter: 1.50 m (4.90 ft). Total Length: 15.10 m (49.50 ft).

  • Stage1: 1 x MSBS M112-1. Gross Mass: 10,000 kg (22,000 lb). Motor: 1 x SEP 901. Thrust (vac): 440.000 kN (98,910 lbf). Length: 4.50 m (14.70 ft). Diameter: 1.51 m (4.95 ft). Propellants: Solid.
  • Stage2: 1 x SSBS S01-2. Gross Mass: 10,000 kg (22,000 lb). Motor: 1 x SEP 903. Thrust (vac): 440.000 kN (98,910 lbf). Length: 4.70 m (15.40 ft). Diameter: 1.51 m (4.95 ft). Propellants: Solid.
Version:

SSBS S02.

Launches: 13. First Launch Date: 1968-12-21. Last Launch Date: 1973-03-15. Apogee: 600 km (370 mi). Liftoff Thrust: 0 N ( lbf). Total Mass: 31,900 kg (70,300 lb). Core Diameter: 1.50 m (4.90 ft). Total Length: 14.80 m (48.50 ft).

  • Stage1: 1 x SSBS S3-1. Gross Mass: 16,000 kg (35,000 lb). Motor: 1 x SEP 902. Thrust (vac): 540.000 kN (121,390 lbf). Length: 6.90 m (22.60 ft). Diameter: 1.51 m (4.95 ft). Propellants: Solid.
  • Stage2: 1 x SSBS S01-2. Gross Mass: 10,000 kg (22,000 lb). Motor: 1 x SEP 903. Thrust (vac): 440.000 kN (98,910 lbf). Length: 4.70 m (15.40 ft). Diameter: 1.51 m (4.95 ft). Propellants: Solid.
Version:

SSBS S2. IOC: 1972.

Two stage vehicle.

Launches: 6. First Launch Date: 1973-09-18. Last Launch Date: 1977-03-16. Apogee: 600 km (370 mi). Liftoff Thrust: 533.400 kN (119,913 lbf). Total Mass: 31,890 kg (70,300 lb). Core Diameter: 1.49 m (4.88 ft). Total Length: 14.79 m (48.52 ft). Span: 2.62 m (8.59 ft). Standard warhead mass: 2,200 kg (4,800 lb). Maximum range: 2,900 km (1,800 mi). Boost Propulsion: Solid rocket. Cruise Propulsion: Solid rocket. Guidance: Inertial.

  • Stage1: 1 x SSBS S3-1. Gross Mass: 16,000 kg (35,000 lb). Motor: 1 x SEP 902. Thrust (vac): 540.000 kN (121,390 lbf). Length: 6.90 m (22.60 ft). Diameter: 1.51 m (4.95 ft). Propellants: Solid.
  • Stage2: 1 x SSBS S01-2. Gross Mass: 10,000 kg (22,000 lb). Motor: 1 x SEP 903. Thrust (vac): 440.000 kN (98,910 lbf). Length: 4.70 m (15.40 ft). Diameter: 1.51 m (4.95 ft). Propellants: Solid.
Version:

SSBS S3. IOC: 1980.

Two stage vehicle consisting of 1 x SEP 902 + 1 x Rita II

Launches: 20. First Launch Date: 1976-12-03. Last Launch Date: 1993-11-03. Apogee: 600 km (370 mi). Liftoff Thrust: 534.400 kN (120,138 lbf). Total Mass: 25,750 kg (56,760 lb). Core Diameter: 1.49 m (4.88 ft). Total Length: 13.81 m (45.30 ft). Span: 2.62 m (8.59 ft). Maximum range: 3,450 km (2,140 mi). Number Standard Warheads: 1. Standard warhead yield: 1,200 KT. Boost Propulsion: Solid rocket. Cruise Propulsion: Solid rocket. Guidance: Inertial.

  • Stage1: 1 x SSBS S3-1. Gross Mass: 16,000 kg (35,000 lb). Motor: 1 x SEP 902. Thrust (vac): 540.000 kN (121,390 lbf). Length: 6.90 m (22.60 ft). Diameter: 1.51 m (4.95 ft). Propellants: Solid.
  • Stage2: 1 x MSBS M2-2. Gross Mass: 6,000 kg (13,200 lb). Motor: 1 x Rita II. Thrust (vac): 320.000 kN (71,930 lbf). Burn time: 52 sec. Length: 3.00 m (9.80 ft). Diameter: 1.51 m (4.95 ft). Propellants: Solid.
Version:

SSBS S4. IOC: 2000.

Total Mass: 10,000 kg (22,000 lb). Core Diameter: 1.01 m (3.31 ft). Total Length: 10.06 m (33.00 ft). Span: 1.01 m (3.31 ft). Maximum range: 3,500 km (2,100 mi). Number Standard Warheads: 3. Standard warhead yield: 20 KT. Boost Propulsion: Solid rocket.

SSBS Chronology

1965 October 23 - Hammaguira Brigitte. SSBS S112 2601 Essai 1 test Agency: DMA. Apogee: 50 km (31 mi).

1965 November 3 - Hammaguira Brigitte. SSBS S112 2602 Essai 2 test Agency: DMA. Apogee: 50 km (31 mi).

1966 February 15 - Biscarosse BLB. SSBS S112 2603 Silo 1 test Agency: DMA. Apogee: 50 km (31 mi).

1966 June 7 - Biscarosse BLB. SSBS S112 2604 Silo 2 test Agency: DMA. Apogee: 50 km (31 mi).

1966 November 10 - Biscarosse BLB. SSBS S112 2605 Silo 3 test Agency: DMA. Apogee: 50 km (31 mi).

1967 March 2 - Biscarosse BLB. SSBS S112 2606 Silo 4 test Agency: DMA. Apogee: 50 km (31 mi).

1967 July 25 - Biscarosse BLB. S01V-1 test Agency: DMA. Apogee: 50 km (31 mi).

1967 November 10 - Biscarosse BLB. S01V-2 test Agency: DMA. Apogee: 50 km (31 mi).

1968 January 23 - Biscarosse BLB. S01V-3 test Agency: DMA. Apogee: 500 km (310 mi).

1968 April 9 - Biscarosse BLB. S01V-4 test Agency: DMA. Apogee: 500 km (310 mi).

1968 July 3 - Biscarosse BLB. S01V-5 test Agency: DMA. Apogee: 500 km (310 mi).

1968 July 26 - Biscarosse BLB. S01V-6 test Agency: DMA. Apogee: 500 km (310 mi).

1968 October 8 - Biscarosse BLB. S01C-1 test Agency: DMA. Apogee: 500 km (310 mi).

1968 November 9 - Biscarosse BLB. S01C-2 test Agency: DMA. Apogee: 500 km (310 mi).

1968 December 21 - Biscarosse BLB. SSBS S02 V1 S02V-1 test Agency: DMA. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi).

1969 April 23 - Biscarosse BLB. SSBS S02 V2 S02V-2 test Agency: DMA. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi).

1969 May 30 - Biscarosse BLB. SSBS S02 V3 S02V-3 test Agency: DMA. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi).

1969 June 24 - Biscarosse BLB. SSBS S02 V4 S02V-4 test Agency: DMA. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi).

1969 July 25 - Biscarosse BLB. SSBS S02 C1 S02C-1 test Agency: DMA. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi).

1969 October 13 - Biscarosse BLB. SSBS S02 C2 S02C-2 test Agency: DMA. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi).

1969 December 10 - Biscarosse BLB. SSBS S02 C3 S02C3 test Agency: DMA. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi).

1970 April 20 - Biscarosse BLB. SSBS S02 C4 S02C4 test Agency: DMA. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi).

1970 September 24 - Biscarosse BLB. SSBS S02 C5 S02C5 test Agency: DMA. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi).

1970 November 10 - Biscarosse BLB. SSBS S02 C6 S02C6 test Agency: DMA. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi).

1971 December 16 - Biscarosse BLB. SSBS S02 S-1E-2601 Operational test Agency: DMA. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi).

1973 February 14 - Biscarosse BLB. SSBS S02 2601 S02C 2601 test Agency: DMA. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi).

1973 March 15 - Biscarosse BLB. SSBS S02 2602 S02C 2602 test Agency: DMA. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi).

1973 September 18 - Biscarosse BLB. SSBS S2 S-1E-2602 Operational test Agency: DMA. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi).

1974 January 30 - Biscarosse BLB. SSBS S2 S-1E-2603 Operational test Agency: DMA. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi).

1974 June 18 - Biscarosse BLB. SSBS S2 S-1E-2604 Operational test Agency: DMA. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi).

1975 June 24 - Biscarosse BLB. SSBS S2 S-1E-2605 Operational test Agency: DMA. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi).

1976 June 1 - Biscarosse BLB. SSBS S2 S-1E-2606 Operational test Agency: DMA. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi).

1976 December 3 - Biscarosse BLB. SSBS S3 V1 Test mission Agency: DMA. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi).

1977 March 16 - Biscarosse BLB. SSBS S2 S-1E-2607 Operational test Agency: DMA. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi).

1977 April 14 - Biscarosse BLB. SSBS S3 V2 Test mission Agency: DMA. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi).

1977 June 30 - Biscarosse BLB. SSBS S3 V3 Test mission Agency: DMA. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi).

1977 November 17 - Biscarosse BLB. SSBS S3 V4 Test mission Agency: DMA. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi).

1978 April 5 - Biscarosse BLB. SSBS S3 V5 Test mission Agency: DMA. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi).

1978 June 20 - Biscarosse BLB. SSBS S3 V6 Test mission Agency: DMA. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi).

1978 December 2 - Biscarosse BLB. SSBS S3 V7 Test mission Agency: DMA. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi).

1979 March 20 - Biscarosse BLB. SSBS S3 V8 Test mission Agency: DMA. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi).

1979 July 16 - Biscarosse BLB. SSBS S3 TS-2601 Qualification test Agency: DMA. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi).

1980 December 10 - Biscarosse BLB. SSBS S3 2601 Operational test Agency: DMA. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi).

1981 June 3 - Biscarosse BLB. SSBS S3 2602 Operational test Agency: DMA. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi).

1982 May 25 - Biscarosse BLB. SSBS S3 2603 Operational test Agency: DMA. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi).

1982 June 26 - Biscarosse BLB. SSBS S3 2605 Operational test Agency: DMA. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi).

1983 June 25 - Biscarosse BLB. SSBS S3 2606 Operational test Agency: DMA. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi).

1983 October 4 - Biscarosse BLB. SSBS S3 2604 Operational test Agency: DMA. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi).

1986 February 10 - Biscarosse BLB. SSBS S3 2607 Operational test Agency: DMA. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi).

1987 June 10 - Biscarosse BLB. SSBS S3 2608 Operational test Agency: DMA. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi).

1989 June 18 - Biscarosse BLB. SSBS S3 2609 Operational test Agency: DMA. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi).

1991 June 24 - Biscarosse BLB. SSBS S3 26010 Operational test Agency: DMA. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi).

1993 November 3 - Biscarosse BLB. SSBS S3 26011 Operational test Agency: DMA. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi).

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