Crotale missiles

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:spacecraft
gptkbp:component requires regular maintenance
integrated with command and control systems
short-range air defense system
radar, launcher, and command post
gptkbp:country gptkb:Brazil
gptkb:Egypt
gptkb:France
gptkb:Saudi_Arabia
gptkbp:deployedTo quick reaction
gptkbp:designedBy gptkb:Thales_Group
gptkbp:diameter 0.15 m
gptkbp:electronic_warfare used in various conflicts
gptkbp:exportedTo multiple countries
gptkbp:firstIntroduced 1971
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Crotale missiles
gptkbp:launched manual and automated options
gptkbp:launchSite mobile ground vehicle
vertical launch
gptkbp:launchVehicle TRF-1 truck
gptkbp:length 3.2 m
gptkbp:missileSystem 90 kg
3.2 m
0.15 m
Mach_2.5
gptkbp:modifications upgrades available
gptkbp:operationalRange 20 km
gptkbp:operationalRole air defense
gptkbp:operationalStatus in service
land-based
gptkbp:primaryUser gptkb:French_Army
gptkbp:productionCompany 1960s to 1970s
gptkbp:provides semi-active radar homing
gptkbp:radar gptkb:Thales_Ground_Master_200
gptkbp:range up to 20 km
gptkbp:refreshRate less than 10 minutes
gptkbp:security limited radar cross-section
gptkbp:services high reliability
gptkbp:speed Mach_2.5
gptkbp:successor Crotale NG
gptkbp:supportRole effective against low-flying targets
gptkbp:targets aircraft
automatic tracking
gptkbp:training provided by manufacturer
requires operator training
gptkbp:type 20 kg
high-explosive
gptkbp:updates available for modernization
Crotale NG version
gptkbp:weight about 90 kg