SPYDER
How to recognise it
Truck with four air-to-air missiles (Python-5 and Derby) in boxes on a tilting, rotating launcher; the longer-range versions stand them upright.
What gives it away
What it doesn’t have
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Key facts
- Armament
- 4 Python-5 or Derby missiles per launcher
- Range
- 15 to 35 km
A first draft, not yet checked against sources. Typical figures; versions differ.
Also known as
SPYDER-SR, SPYDER-MR, SPYDER-ER, SPYDER-LR
Used by
India, Singapore, Czech Republic, Philippines, Vietnam and others
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Sources
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