RIM-50 Typhon
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| RIM-50 Typhon LR | |
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| Type | Long range surface-to-air missile |
| Service history | |
| In service | Canceled 1963 |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Bendix |
| Specifications | |
| Warhead | Proximity fuse, high explosive 137 lb (62 kg) continuous rod, later blast fragmentation |
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| Engine | Two-stage, Solid-fueled rocket booster; ramjet sustainer |
| Operational range |
200 nm (370 km) |
| Flight ceiling | 95000 ft (29000 m) |
| Speed | Mach 4.0 |
| Guidance system |
Inertial |
| Launch platform |
Surface Ship |
The RIM-50 Typhon LR was a missile that was intended to be a Terrier missile sized replacement to the Talos missile to be used with the Typhon combat system. [1]
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