Swingfire.

Manufacturer and Designation	Vickers Swingfire
Function	ATGW
Attack speed	Z
Maximum range	4000m
Maximum altitude	N/A
Guidance	CLOS
Fuze type	Impact
Warhead type	HEAT
Warhead explosive content	7kg
Missile length	1·07m
Missile diameter	0·17m
Wing span	0·39m
Project start date	1958
Service entry date	1969

Notes: Swingfire had its warhead upgraded at least once in its lifetime, in order to improve its penetrative abilities.
It stayed in front line use until the early years of the 21^st century when it was replaced by the US Javelin missile.

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