Pluton
Short-range Ballistic Missile (SRBM)
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Basic Information
Name
Pluton
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
1974
Description
The Pluton was a French tactical ballistic missile in service from 1974 to 1993. It typically carried a 15 – 25 kiloton yield (kT) nuclear warhead.1
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Range
120.0 km
Quick Facts (CSIS)
Class
Short-range Ballistic Missile (SRBM)
Basing
Transporter-Erector Launcher
Range
120 km
Payload
Single Warhead
Length
7.64 m
Diameter
0.65 m
LaunchWeight
2,423 kg
Warhead
Nuclear (15/25 kT) or Conventional Hight Explosive
Status
Obsolete
InService
1974-1993
Details
Country of Origin
France
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/pluton/
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
7.64 m
Width
0.65 m
Height
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Weight
2423 kg
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