Crotale missile

Crotales are also percussion instruments.

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The Thomson CSF Matra Crotale EDIR (Ecartométrie Différentielle InfraRouge, InfraRed Differential Ecartometry) is an all-weather short-range anti-air missile, which can be used to intercept low-flight anti-ship missiles and aircraft. It exist in two versions, a mobile land-based version and a ship-launched one.

Related Topics:
Anti-air missile - Anti-ship missile - Aircraft

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The firing system includes the main sensors of the ship, the firing system of the turret, and a central coordination system. The turret holds eight missiles ready for launch in watertight containers. The magazine behind the turret holds 18 missiles.

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Currently there are five countries that operate the Crotale missile. The first was South Africa, followed by France, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Finland. China developed the HQ-7 SAM system, essentially an improved copy of the Crotale.

Related Topics:
South Africa - France - Saudi Arabia - Pakistan - Finland - China - HQ-7 - SAM

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