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MSBS M2

Missile · France

Part of MSBS

Original archive entry. The text, images and links below are kept as they were written.

French intermediate range ballistic missile. Two stage vehicle consisting of 1 x SEP 904 + 1 x Rita II

Maximum range: 3,200 km (1,900 mi). Boost Propulsion: Solid rocket. Initial Operational Capability: 1973.

Subtopics

SEP 904 Sud/SEP solid rocket engine. MSBS M2 first stage.
Rita II Sud/SEP solid rocket engine. MSBS M2 second stage.

Family: IRBM, submarine-launched
Country: France
Launch Sites: Biscarosse, Biscarosse BLB
Stages: SEP 904, Rita II
Agency: SEREB

Chronology

3 events

1973

Launch Site: Biscarosse. Launch Platform: S655. LV Family: MSBS. Launch Vehicle: MSBS M2.

Operational test - . Nation: France. Agency: DMA. Apogee: 600 km (370 mi).

1973?

Launch Site: Biscarosse. Launch Platform: S610. LV Family: MSBS. Launch Vehicle: MSBS M2.

Operational test - . Nation: France. Agency: DMA. Apogee: 600 km (370 mi).

1973 July 20

Launch Site: Biscarosse. Launch Complex: Biscarosse BLB. LV Family: MSBS. Launch Vehicle: MSBS M2.

Operational test - . Nation: France. Agency: DMA. Apogee: 600 km (370 mi).