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.

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Specifications

Service Year

1997

Origin

United Kingdom

Classification

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

Thales Air Defence Ltd - UK

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South Africa; Thailand; Ukraine; United Kingdom

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✓ 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

Empty Wgt

37.48 lb
17.00 kg

Sights

Integrated Optics.

Action

SACLOS Guided; Single-Shot

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Caliber(s)*

130mm

Rounds / Feed

Single-Shot; Reusable Launcher

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Max Eff.Range

16,400 ft
(4,999 m | 5,467 yd)

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