Thales STARStreak

Man-Portable, Shoulder-Launched, Anti-Aircraft Missile System

The Thales STARStreak portable air defense weapon was a major improvement over previous British types.

Authored By: Staff Writer | Edited: 2/4/2019

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Specifications

Year: 1997
Manufacturer(s): Thales Air Defence Ltd - UK

Action: SACLOS Guided; Single-Shot
Caliber(s): 130mm
Sights: Integrated Optics.
Overall Length: 1,400 mm (55.12 in)
Barrel Length: 1,400 mm (55.12 in)
Weight (Unloaded): 37.48 lb (17.00 kg)

Effective Range: 16,400 ft (4,999 m; 5,467 yd)

Operators: South Africa; Thailand; United Kingdom

Variants / Models

• Starstreak - Base Series Designation
• Starstreak Mark II
• Seastreak
• Starstreak Avenger
• ATASK
• LML
• SP HVM
• THOR MMS

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