RSD 58
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RSD 58 (missile) was the very first of any in commercial market entered anti-aircraft missile systems. This weapon was developed together, by two Swiss armament factories: both Contraves and Oerlikon. Evaluating started already in year of 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 manoeuvrability, 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 kg, and highest attack distance 30 kilometres. 6 meter by its length, missile's diameter was 40 cm and finspan was 1,35 m. Fragmentized warheads weight was 40 kg. Warload ignition 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