Starstreak: 0.3–7 km (0.186–4.35 mi) Starstreak II: >7 km (4.35 mi)[2][3]
Warhead
Three explosive sub-munitions ("darts")
Warhead weight
3×0.9 kg (2.0 lb) tungsten alloy darts, 450 g (16 oz) PBX-98 per dart
Detonation mechanism
Impact delay
Engine
First stage: Royal Ordnance 'Brambling' cast double-based propellant blip rocket motor. Second stage: Royal Ordnance 'Titus' cast double-based propellant
Flight ceiling
7 km (22,966 ft)
Maximum speed
More than Mach 3 at second stage burnout[4][3]
Guidance system
SACLOS, Laser-beam guidance
Starstreak is a British short-range surface-to-air missile that can be used as a man-portable air-defence system (MANPADS) or used in heavier systems. It is manufactured by Thales Air Defence (formerly Shorts Missile Systems) in Belfast, Northern Ireland. It is also known as Starstreak HVM (High Velocity Missile). After launch, the missile accelerates to more than Mach 4,[4][3] making it the fastest short-range surface-to-air missile in existence.[5] It then launches three laser beam-riding submunitions, increasing the likelihood of a successful hit on the target. Starstreak has been in service with the British Army since 1997. In 2012 Thales relaunched the system as ForceSHIELD.[5]
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