01-16-2011, 04:34 PM
(01-16-2011, 04:24 PM)Bubba link Wrote: Hmmm... Am I completely wrong if I just wonder why there are those small rockets that are separated after flying a while? What would they do in a AA missile?
Yeah, according to Wikipedia this SAM missile flies with Mach 4 speed, has an effective range of 50â55 km (31â34 miles). Engament altitudes up to 27 km (88,500 feet). That kind of explains this heavy duty design. Quite impressive...