Weapons Systems
Rapier Missile System
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Rapier is a surface-to-air missile developed for the British Army to replace its towed Bofors 40/L70 anti-aircraft guns. It uses an unusual manual optical guidance system that sends corrections to the missile in flight over a radio link, giving high accuracy without needing a large warhead.
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