Firestreak -Britains first operational air-air missile.

Manufacturer and Designation	Hawker Siddley Dynamics
Function	Air to Air
Attack speed
Maximum range	8km
Maximum altitude	55,000ft
Guidance	Infra Red homing
Fuze type	Infra Red & impact
Warhead type	HE/Fragmentation
Warhead explosive content	8·75kg
Missile length	3·188m
Missile diameter	0·2225m
Wing span	0·7468m
Project start date
Service entry date	1958

Notes: Firestreak had to be launched within a 30° cone to the rear of the target. It was carried by RAF Lightnings and Javelins, and also Sea Vixens of the FAA. Successful intercepts at up to 70,000 feet could be made by Lightnings firing in a fast climb.

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