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Thales STARStreak


Man-Portable, Shoulder-Launched, Anti-Aircraft Missile System [ 1997 ]



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



Authored By: Staff Writer | Last Edited: 03/16/2022 | Content ©www.MilitaryFactory.com

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March 2022 - The U.K. has confirmed delivery of Starstreak AAM launchers to the nation of Ukraine to support its ongoing fight against Russia.

Specifications



Basics [+]
Manufacturer(s)
Thales Air Defence Ltd - UK
Operators
South Africa; Thailand; Ukraine; United Kingdom National flag of South Africa National flag of Thailand National flag of Ukraine National flag of the United Kingdom
Service Year
1997
National Origin
United Kingdom


ANTI-AIRCRAFT
Ability to engage low-flying aerial threats.


Overall Length
1,400 mm / 55.12 in
Barrel Length
1,400 mm / 55.12 in
Weight (Empty)
37.48 lb / 17.00 kg
Action
SACLOS Guided; Single-Shot
Caliber(s)*
130mm
*May not represent an exhuastive list; Calibers may be model-specific dependent; Always consult official manufacturer sources.
Feed
Single-Shot; Reusable Launcher
Sights
Integrated Optics.


Material presented above is for historical and entertainment value and should not be construed as usable for hardware restoration, maintenance, or general operation - always consult official manufacturer sources for such information.

Max.Effective Range
16,400 ft / 4,998.7 m | 5,466.7 yds


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


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