Storm Shadow (SCALP-EG) French Cruise Missile
Storm Shadow
Cruise Missile
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Basic Information
Name
Storm Shadow (SCALP-EG) French Cruise Missile
Designation
Storm Shadow
Alternate Designation
Storm Shadow; SCALP-EG
Equipment Type
Cruise Missile
Manufacturer
MBDA
Date of Introduction
2003
Description
The Storm Shadow (SCALP-EG) French Cruise Missile is a Anglo-French low-observable, long-range, air-launched cruise missile developed since 1994 by Matra and British Aerospace, and now manufactured by MBDA.
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Engine
Turbojet (5 hp)
Max Speed
1.0 km/h
Wingspan
3.00 m
Variants
Black Shaheen
Developed by France for export to the United Arab Emirates for use with its Mirage 2000, modifications were made to reduce the range reportedly to 290 km in order to comply with Missile Technology Control Regime guidelines.
System
Alternate Designation
Storm Shadow; SCALP-EG
Type
Air-Launched Cruise Missile
Manufacturer
MBDA
Warhead
Multistage BROACH penetration warhead
Guidance System
GPS, INS, IIR & TERPROM
Steering System
6 tail planes (4 vertical & 2 horizontal)
Dimensions
Length
5.1 m
Width
630 mm
Height
480 mm
Wingspan
3.0 m
Warhead Weight
450 kg
Weight
1,300 kg
Automotive
Engine Name
Microturbo TRI 60-30
Engine Type
Turbojet
Engine Power
5.4 kN
Maximum Speed
Mach 0.95 (323 m/s)
Maximum Range
INA
Service Ceiling
INA
Endurance
INA
Details
Country of Origin
France
Category
Short-Range Cruise Missiles (SRCM) (Less than 600 km)
Air > Short-Range Cruise Missiles (SRCM) (Less than 600 km)
Filter Label
S
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
5.1 m
Width
0.63 m
Height
0.48 m
Weight
1300 kg
Operators (10)
France
United Kingdom
Italy
Ukraine
India
Egypt
Greece
Qatar
Saudi Arabia
United Arab Emirates
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