Lance
Short-range Ballistic Missile (SRBM)
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Basic Information
Name
Lance
Designation
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Alternate Designation
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Equipment Type
Short-range Ballistic Missile (SRBM)
Manufacturer
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Date of Introduction
1972
Description
The MGM-52 Lance was a road-mobile, short-range ballistic missile designed by the United States. First deployed in 1972, it served in Europe and South Korea, functioning primarily as a delivery vehicle for battlefield nuclear weapons.
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Range
130.0 km
Quick Facts (CSIS)
Class
Short-range Ballistic Missile (SRBM)
Basing
Road mobile, vehicle-based
Range
130 km
Payload
Single warhead
Length
6.1 m
Diameter
0.56 m
LaunchWeight
1,527 kg
Warhead
W-70, 100 kT nuclear, W-70-3 neutron, HE (unitary / submunitions)
Status
Obsolete
InService
1972-1992
Details
Country of Origin
United States
Category
Close-Range Ballistic Missiles (CRBM) (50 km - 300 km)
Air > Close-Range Ballistic Missiles (CRBM) (50 km - 300 km)
Sources
CSIS Missile Threat: https://missilethreat.csis.org/missile/lance/
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
6.1 m
Width
0.56 m
Height
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Weight
1527 kg
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