British Blue Streak missile

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:missile
gptkbp:aircraft_operated approximately 10 minutes
Mach 5
over 100 km
gptkbp:benefits cancellation
gptkbp:collaboration European collaboration
gptkbp:control_system gptkb:Racing
gptkbp:crew unmanned
gptkbp:debut gptkb:1955
gptkbp:design gptkb:Bristol_Aeroplane_Company
1955-1960
Bristol team
gptkbp:design_purpose gptkb:missile
strategic missile
gptkbp:developed_by gptkb:UK_Ministry_of_Defence
gptkbp:development gptkb:1955
gptkb:1960
1955-1964
gptkbp:development_cost £100 million
gptkbp:diameter 2.44 meters
2.4 meters
gptkbp:engine_type gptkb:Rolls-Royce_RB.108
gptkb:Team_Rocket
gptkbp:final_test_year gptkb:1964
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:1960
gptkb:10
gptkb:1964
gptkb:Australia
gptkb:Defense
1960-06-01
data collection
successful
evaluate performance
suborbital
successful launch
military testing
strategic capabilities
dummy warhead
gptkbp:first_test_launch gptkb:1964
gptkbp:fuel_type kerosene and liquid oxygen
gptkbp:funding government funded
gptkbp:guidance_system inertial navigation
inertial guidance
gptkbp:has_programs gptkb:Blue_Streak_program
gptkb:Blue_Steel_missile
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label British Blue Streak missile
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:V-2_rocket
gptkbp:initial_deployment_year gptkb:1964
gptkbp:intended_use strategic deterrent
gptkbp:involved_countries gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkbp:is_tested_for gptkb:Woomera_Test_Range
gptkbp:launch_platform gptkb:ground
ground-based
mobile launch platform
gptkbp:launch_site gptkb:Woomera
gptkb:Woomera,_Australia
gptkb:Woomera_Test_Range
gptkbp:launch_window vertical launch
gptkbp:launched 90 degrees
gptkbp:length 23.5 meters
22.86 meters
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Bristol_Aeroplane_Company
gptkbp:max_takeoff_weight 34,000 kg
gptkbp:military_branch gptkb:Royal_Air_Force
gptkbp:number_built gptkb:10
approximately 20
gptkbp:operational_range 1,500 km
gptkbp:operational_status not operational
gptkbp:operational_use 1960s
gptkbp:payload_capacity 1,000 kg
gptkbp:primary_role nuclear deterrence
gptkbp:primary_use strategic deterrence
gptkbp:program_cancellation_year gptkb:1960
gptkbp:project gptkb:Sir_Frederick_Charles
gptkb:Blue_Streak
9 years
development phase
part of UK nuclear deterrent strategy.
gptkbp:project_cancellation_year gptkb:1960
gptkbp:propulsion liquid fuel
gptkbp:range 2,500 km
gptkbp:retirement_year gptkb:1970
gptkbp:status canceled
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Polaris_missile
gptkbp:test_flight_documentation recorded data
gptkbp:test_flight_evaluation performance assessment
gptkbp:test_flight_feedback engineering review
gptkbp:test_flight_follow_up further testing planned
gptkbp:test_flight_legacy influenced future designs
gptkbp:test_flight_outcome_description successful test
gptkbp:test_flight_range 1,000 km
gptkbp:test_flight_results_publication gptkb:military_history
gptkbp:test_flight_status completed
gptkbp:test_flight_technology gptkb:Team_Rocket
gptkbp:warhead_type nuclear
gptkbp:weight 30,000 kg
gptkbp:year gptkb:1964