Vega SAM
Surface-to-air missile. Country: France.

French surface-to-air missile, tested at Hammaguir in early 1961 but not put into production.

Manufacturer: Sud Aviation. Total Mass: 648 kg (1,428 lb). Core Diameter: 0.40 m (1.31 ft). Total Length: 6.04 m (19.81 ft). Span: 1.92 m (6.29 ft). Boost Propulsion: Solid. Boost engine: Stromboli. Cruise engine: Ramjet. Maximum speed: 3,000 kph (1,800 mph). Ceiling: 35,000 m (114,000 ft).


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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