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ARTILLERY REGISTER |
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| Type of Gun: |
Rapier Surface to Air Missile System |
| Location: |
National Artillery Museum, North Fort, Manly, NSW |
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| Date of Manufacture: |
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| Manufacturer: |
Aerospace |
| Calibre: |
133 mm |
| Weight of Projectile: |
42.6 kg |
| Range: |
7000 metres |
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| Historical Specifics: |
Australia signed a contract for the supply of 25 optical fire units of the Rapier Missile System in 1975. A subsequent order was placed in 1976 for the of 10 Blindfire radar units that made the system all weather day and night capable. The system became operational in 1980 with the 110 Battery 16th Air Defence Regiment.
The system was upgraded in 1988 to Field Standard B1. It was taken out of service in 2006. The majority of the systems were destroyed. |
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