Sea Eagle
Overview
Sea Eagle
Sea Eagle anti-ship missile on display in a museum.
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Origin
United Kingdom
Type
Anti-ship missile
Entered service
1985
Status
In service
Development
1976 - 1984
Developer
United States
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BAe Dynamics
Production
1982 - present
Producer
United Kingdom
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BAe Dynamics
1982 - 1999
United Kingdom - MBDA
1999 - present
1982 - 1999
United Kingdom - MBDA
1999 - present
Notable users
United Kingdom
India
Saudi Arabia
India
Saudi Arabia
Details
Facts
Sea Eagle
General
Origin
United Kingdom
Type
Air launched anti-ship missile
Dimensions
Length
4.14 m
Diameter
0.4 m
Wingspan
1.2 m
Weight
580 kg
Guidance
Terminal
Active radar homing, J-band radar
Inertial navigation
Autopilot with twin gyro system
Altimeter
C-band radar altimeter
Maneuvering
Pre-programmable mid course maneuvers
Warhead
Type
Semi-armor piercing
Weight
230 kg PBX
Engagement envelope
Propulsion
Microturbo TRI 60 turbojet
Speed
Mach 0.85
Range
Over 110 km, depends on launch speed and altitude
Flight time
400 seconds
Flight altitude
Sea skimming missile
Media
Sea Eagle
Sea Eagle anti-ship missiles on the centerline hardpoints of a Tornado GR.1B.
Source: UK MOD
Copyright: Open Government License
Sea Eagle
Sea Eagle anti-ship missiles under the wing of a Blackburn Buccaneer S.2B.
Source: Unknown author
Copyright: Copyright lies with original owner
Sea Eagle
Sea Eagle anti-ship missile under the wing of a Blackburn Buccaneer S.2B.
Source: Unknown author
Copyright: Copyright lies with original owner
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