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Blowpipe (missile)larger figure on 0 of 3
KP-SAM Chironlarger figure on 3 of 3
Counts only measures both sources give with the same scope. A larger figure is not a better system.
Measured figures
Length
Single source1.35 m (4 ft 5 in)[source]
Length
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | Blowpipe (missile) | KP-SAM Chiron |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Man-portable air-defense systems[source] | Manportable surface-to-air missile ( MANPADS )[source] |
| Place of origin | United Kingdom[source] | South Korea[source] |
| In service | 1975–present[source] | 2005–present[source] |
| Used by | See Operators[source] | See Operators |
1.68 m (5.5 ft)[source]
complete system
Single sourcelauncher
Single sourcemissile in launch tube
Single source14.5 kg (32 lb) (missile in launch tube) 22 kg (49 lb) (complete system) 6.2 kg (14 lb) (launcher)[source]
Missile
Single sourceTotal
Single sourceTotal: 19.5 kg (43 lb) Missile: 15 kg (33 lb)
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
| Wars | Falklands War Soviet–Afghan War Gulf War Cenepa War[source] | — |
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| Designer | Short Brothers[source] | Agency for Defense Development NEX1 Future[source] |
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| Designed | 1975[source] | 1995–2004[source] |
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| Manufacturer | Short Brothers[source] | LIG Defense & Aerospace[source] |
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| Produced | 1975 to 1993[source] | 2004–present[source] |
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| No. built | 34,382[source] | — |
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| Warhead | Shaped charge[source] | 720 Tungsten balls[source] |
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| Engine | Solid rocket motor[source] | Solid fuel rocket[source] |
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| Guidance system | MCLOS system[source] | Infrared homing[source] |
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| Unit cost | — | € 2.6 million (2023)[source] |
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| Flight ceiling | — | 4 km (13,000 ft)[source] |
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| Reported operators | — |
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