R.650 (missile)

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R.650
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R.650C
TypeLong-range air-to-air missile
Place of originSieuxerr
Service history
In service1989-Present
Used bySieuxerr
Production history
DesignerMBDA
Designed1985-1988
ManufacturerMBDA
Produced1989
VariantsR.650A
R.650B
R.650C
Specifications
Weight375 kg
Length3.75 m
Diameter285 mm
WarheadAnnular blast-fragmenting warhead
Warhead weight55 kg
Detonation
mechanism
Proximity fuze

Engine2 stage booster rocket/ramjet
Wingspan550 mm
PropellantSolid fuel
Operational
range
200+ km
SpeedMach 4.5
Guidance
system
Semi-active and active radar homing with mid-course updates
Launch
platform
Aircraft

The R.650 Air-to-air missile is a long-range missile used mostly by the Sieuxerrian Air Force and Sieuxerrian Navy. Its primary mission is to intercept long-range bomber aircraft, cruise missiles, and anti-shipping missiles.