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Hades

Missile · France

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French short range ballistic missile. Single stage vehicle

Maximum range: 470 km (290 mi). Number Standard Warheads: 1. Warhead yield: 80 KT. Boost Propulsion: Solid rocket. Initial Operational Capability: 1992.

Country
France
Launch Sites
Biscarosse
Stages
Acheron
Bibliography
2

Chronology

3 events

1988 November 22

Launch Site: Biscarosse. Launch Vehicle: Hades.
  • Test mission - . Nation: France. Agency: DGA. Apogee: 150 km (90 mi).

1989 March 8

Launch Site: Biscarosse. Launch Vehicle: Hades.
  • Test mission - . Nation: France. Agency: DGA. Apogee: 150 km (90 mi).

1992

Launch Site: Biscarosse. Launch Vehicle: Hades.
  • Test mission - . Nation: France. Agency: DGA. Apogee: 150 km (90 mi).