Starburst
Overview
Starburst
Malaysian soldier holding a Starburst launcher and inert missile at an exhibition in 2007.
Source: Ahmad Ziyad Maricar -
© CC BY 2.0
Origin
United Kingdom
Type
Man portable SAM system
Entered service
1989 or 1990
Status
In service
Development
Mid 1980's
Developer
United Kingdom
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Shorts Missile Systems
Production
1986 - 2001
Producer
United Kingdom
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Shorts Missile Systems
Number produced
13.389 missiles
Designations
Javelin S-15 (UK service)
Notable users
United Kingdom
Canada
Canada
Details
Facts
Starburst
General
Origin
United Kingdom
Type
Surface to air missile
Dimensions
Length
1.39 m
Diameter
76 mm
Wingspan
275 mm
Weight
12.7 kg missile only
15.2 kg missile in launch tube
8.5 kg aiming unit
Guidance
Guidance mode
Semi-active laser guidance
Sight unit
6x magnification
Warhead
Type
High explosive fragmentation shaped charge warhead
Weight
2.74 kg with 0.6 kg explosive filler
Fuse
Impact and proximity
Engagement envelope
Propulsion
Solid propellant rocket motor with booster stage
Speed
Mach 1
Range
5.5 km maximum against helicopters
4.5 km maximum against fighter jets
0.3 km minimum
Altitude
3 km maximum
10 m minimum
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Javelin
The Starburst retains the same missile design as the Javelin, but changes out the older radio command guidance for laser guidance.
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The Starstreak was developed as successor to the Starburst with a new much fast missile design with subcaliber explosive darts.