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{{Infobox Weapon
#REDIRECT [[ADM-114 Caçador SAM]]
|is_missile=yes
|name=C-40 Caçador
|image=
[[File:C-40M.jpg|none]]
|caption= A C-40M Caçador II being launched during exercises.
|origin={{flag|Inyursta}}
{{flag|Merick Isles}}
|type=Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM)
|used_by= {{flagicon|Inyursta}} [[Inyurstan Navy]]
{{flagicon|Merick Isles}} Mericki Navy
|wars=
|designer= Naveyelle Systems Inc.
Aloyceum Ship Works
|design_date= 1975
|manufacturer= Naveyelle Systems Inc.
|unit_cost=
|propellant= Solid Fuel Propellant
|production_date=1979-present
|service=1979-present
|engine=
|engine_power=
|weight=
|length=
|height=
|diameter=
|wingspan=
|speed=Mach 3.2
|vehicle_range= <br />
*C-40A Caçador: 65km
*C-40E Super Caçador: 90km
*C-40M Caçador-II: 120km
*C-40M-VL Caçador-V: 140km
|ceiling= 24,000m (~80,000ft)
|altitude=
|filling=
|filling_weight=
|detonation=
|accuracy  =
|yield=
|guidance= Semi-Active Radar Guidance, Terminal Infrared (M models)
}}
The C-40M Caçador is a medium-range surface-to-air missile developed by [[Inyursta]] and the Merick Isles in the mid-late 70's. It was initially fielded in part as a ground-based system, however this was later replaced in the service of both armies. It's naval counter-part remains in service with the navies of both nations.
 
==Development==
 
In its early days, the C-40 was intended to be a medium range air defense missile to be deployed by ground based systems. The original C-40 system was deployed in TEL's which carried three missiles each, however the original road-mobile system was short lived and replaced by a number of more effective systems, mainly the MIM-104 Patriot.
 
Despite the relative ineffectiveness of the ground-based system, the modified C-40A was adapted to ships of both Inyursta and the Merick Isles to fit with the Mk-13 arm launcher system in place of the SM-1 missile. Here, the missile proved useful enough to continue domestic production and upgrades.
 
==Variants==
 
'''C-40A Caçador'''; the first ship-mounted system, installed on Inyurstan Chévaliare-class frigates and mid/late Cold War vessels of the Merick Isles.
 
'''C-40E Super Caçador'''; an upgrade with an improved seeker for better accuracy and improved propellant type for better range. Entered service 1986.
 
'''C-40M Caçador II'''; a complete overhaul which added a terminal infrared seeker, improved rocket booster and insensitive warhead munitions to safeguard against accidental detonation. Included a roughly 30% increase in operational range. Entered service 1998.
 
'''C-40M-VL Caçador V'''; a modification to allow the missile to be fit to the Mk-41 VLS system. Entered service 2010.
 
[[Category:Inyurstan Military Equipment]]

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