RSD 58
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RSD 58 was the very first of any in commercial market entered anti-aircraft missile systems. This weapon was developed by Swiss armament factory Contraves Oerlikon. Evaluating started in 1947. Test shootings were made in 1950, and getting to degree of starting production in 1952. The missile's front-fins were not constant (but portable), which added its maneuverability, that means better ability to seek one's target. Guidance was arranged by beam riding.
This missile system was in active service in Switzerland and also in Italy and Japan. Many countries were considering about purchase this missile system. Missiles launching weight was 400 kilograms (880 lb), and highest attack distance 30 kilometres (19 mi). Its length was 6 metres (20 ft), its diameter was 40 centimetres (16 in), and the finspan was 135 metres (443 ft). The fragmentized warhead's weight was 40 kilograms (88 lb). The warload ignition was made by radiosignal.
References
- Hogg, Ian: Tykistö- ja ohjusaseet, Karisto, 2011, Hämeenlinna (Translated by: Petri Kortesuo) ISBN 978-951-23-5456-6 (s.209)
External links
- Rsd 58 - Encyclopedia