Crotale 8

GPTKB entity

Statements (49)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf missile system
gptkbp:communitySupport modular components for upgrades
gptkbp:component varies by configuration
radar, command post, launchers
integrated with other defense systems
gptkbp:deployedTo mobile or stationary
gptkbp:designedBy gptkb:Thales_Group
gptkbp:diameter 0.15 m
gptkbp:electronic_warfare used in various conflicts
gptkbp:exportedTo several countries
gptkbp:features radar-guided missiles
gptkbp:firstDeployment 1971
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Crotale 8
gptkbp:lastProduced early 1970s
gptkbp:launched vertical launch
gptkbp:launchSite mobile launcher
truck-mounted
gptkbp:length 3.2 m
gptkbp:maintenance requires regular maintenance
gptkbp:missileSystem surface-to-air missile
gptkbp:numberOfEpisodes up to 12
gptkbp:operationalRange 20 km
up to 30 km
gptkbp:operationalRole air defense
gptkbp:operationalStatus 1970s
all-weather
gptkbp:productionCompany 1960s to 1970s
gptkbp:provides semi-active radar homing
command guidance
gptkbp:radar 3D radar
gptkbp:range up to 20 km
gptkbp:refreshRate less than 10 minutes
gptkbp:services high reliability
gptkbp:speed Mach_2.5
gptkbp:successor Crotale NG
gptkbp:suitableFor aircraft
drones
missiles
gptkbp:supportRole yes
high effectiveness against aerial threats
gptkbp:targets automated target acquisition
gptkbp:training crew training needed
varies by crew experience
gptkbp:type high-explosive
short-range air defense system
gptkbp:updates available for modernization
gptkbp:usedBy gptkb:French_Army
gptkbp:userCountries France,_Saudi_Arabia,_and_others
gptkbp:weight approximately 1,000 kg