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Sea Skua



Overview


Sea Skua

Sea Skua anti-ship missile being launched from a ship based launcher.
Source: Unknown author - © Copyright lies with original owner

Origin
United Kingdom
Type
Anti-ship missile
Entered service
1982
Status
In service
Development
1972 - early 1970's
Developer
United Kingdom - British Aircraft Corporation
United Kingdom - BAe Dynamics
Production
Late 1970's - present
Producer
United Kingdom - BAe Dynamics
United Kingdom - MBDA
Unit cost
$ 316.000
Notable users
United Kingdom
Kuwait
Germany

Details


Facts Sea Skua
General
Origin
United Kingdom
Type
Anti-ship missile
Dimensions
Length
2.51 m
Diameter
0.25 m
Wingspan
0.72 m
Weight
145 kg
Guidance
Terminal guidnace
Semi-active radar homing
Terminal phase
1 to 2 km
First phase
Inertial navigation system
Altimeter
AHV-7 radar altimeter
Warhead
Type
Semi-armor piercing
Weight
28 kg warhead section
9 kg RDX blast-fragmentation
Fuze
Impact, delayed explosion
Engagement envelope
Propulsion
Solid fuel booster
Solid fuel sustainer
Speed
Mach 0.8 - 0.9
Range
25 km practical
15 km official
Flight altitude
4 pre-selectable flight heights
2 to 5 m above sea level

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