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X4

Missile · Germany

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German wire-guided air-to-air missile. 8 kg of pressure-fed Salbei + Tonka 250 propellants provided a thrust that varied from 140 kgf down to 30 kgf over the 17 second burn time. Final velocity was 230 m/s.

Maximum range: 3.20 km (1.90 mi).

Subtopics

  • AA.10 French air-to-air missile.
  • AA.11 French air-to-air missile.
Country
Germany
Agency
BMW