Sea Chaparral
Overview
Sea Chaparral
RIM-72C Sea Chaparral on the bow of a Taiwan navy Kang Ding class frigate.
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Origin
United States
Type
Naval SAM system
Entered service
Mid 1970's
Status
Limited service
Development
1972 - 1973
Developer
United States
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Lockheed Martin
Production
1970's
Producer
United States
Number produced
About 20 launchers and 250 missiles
Designations
RIM-72
Notable users
Taiwan
Details
Facts
Sea Chaparral
General
Origin
United States
Type
Naval SAM system
Armament
Type
RIM-72C Sea Chaparral surface to air missile
Ammunition
12 to 20 missiles per mount, 4 ready to fire
Range
3 to 4 km practical
Over 6 km in favorable conditions
Ceiling
3 km practical
4 km in favorable conditions
Mount
Traverse
360°, powered
Elevation
-9° to +90°, powered
Operation
Crew
1 on mount
Fire control
Manual control by operator
Early warning by ship's radar system
Dimensions
Weight
4.85 t empty
Related articles
MIM-72 Chaparral
The Sea Chaparral uses the RIM-72C missile, which is nearly identical to the land based MIM-72 Chaparral missiles.
Kang Ding class
The Sea Chaparral is used on the Kang Ding class frigates in service with Taiwan. A single launcher is mounted on the bow.