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The '''Vipera''' or '''Viper''' missile is a family of Sylvan air-to-air and surface-to-air launched missiles. It was developed by Selenia in the early-1970s into the 1980s and would become a mainstay of the [[Royal Air Force (Sylva)|Sylvan Air Force]] and [[Royal Navy (Sylva)|Sylvan Navy]] | The '''Vipera''' or '''Viper''' missile is a family of Sylvan air-to-air and surface-to-air launched missiles. It was developed by Selenia in the early-1970s into the 1980s and would become a mainstay of the [[Royal Air Force (Sylva)|Sylvan Air Force]] and [[Royal Navy (Sylva)|Sylvan Navy]]. Vipera was developed with influences from froeign missile designs that were in service at the time. It was replaced by the {{wpl|Meteor (missile)|Meteor}} and {{wpl|MICA (missile)|MICA}} missiles in the air-to-air role, however it has seen expanded use as a naval-based surface-to-air missile, becoming the standard medium-range air-defense missile. It replaced the {{wpl|Aster (missile family)|Aster-15}} in this role. The missile is notable for being one of the first missiles to employ active-radar homing on a wide scale. | ||
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Revision as of 16:05, 27 February 2021
| Vipera | |
|---|---|
 Vipera being fired | |
| Type | Air-to-air missile Surface-to-air missile |
| Place of origin | Sylva |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1981-Present |
| Used by | Sylva Sieuxerr Maracaibo |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Selenia |
| Designed | 1972-1981 |
| Manufacturer | Selenia |
| Produced | 1981 |
| Variants | Block 1 Block 2 Block 3 Block 3VL Block 4VL |
| Specifications (Block 3VL) | |
| Weight | 220 kg |
| Length | 3.66 m (missile) 4.3 (VLS) |
| Diameter | 235 mm |
| Warhead weight | 35 kg |
Detonation mechanism | HE-FRAG |
| Engine | Solid fuel rocket |
Operational range | 40+ km (Block 3VL) |
| Speed | Mach 3.7 |
Guidance system | Active-radar homing with mid-course update datalink |
Launch platform | Ship |
The Vipera or Viper missile is a family of Sylvan air-to-air and surface-to-air launched missiles. It was developed by Selenia in the early-1970s into the 1980s and would become a mainstay of the Sylvan Air Force and Sylvan Navy. Vipera was developed with influences from froeign missile designs that were in service at the time. It was replaced by the Meteor and MICA missiles in the air-to-air role, however it has seen expanded use as a naval-based surface-to-air missile, becoming the standard medium-range air-defense missile. It replaced the Aster-15 in this role. The missile is notable for being one of the first missiles to employ active-radar homing on a wide scale.