OVERVIEW:  The SA-2c GUIDELINE (S-75N Desna V-750VN) is a two stage, solid and liquid fuel, medium range, medium-to-high altitude, radio command guided, surface to air missile equipped with a 190 kg warhead using proximity, contact, and command fuzing.

DETAILS:  After launch, the SA-2c is guided to the target using command guidance utilizing one of three C-band UHF channels. The missile goes ballistic if it does not acquire the guidance beam within six seconds after launch. The warhead has a lethal radius against fighter-sized targets of about 65 m (213 ft) at lower altitudes, and up to  250 m (820 ft) at high altitude. The missile itself is accurate to approximately 75 m (246 ft).


Specifications: 
Weight: 		2,287 kg 
Length: 		10.8 m (with booster)
Diameter: 		0.50 m (missile), 0.65 (booster)
Wingspan: 		2.5 m (booster)
Speed:			3.5 mach
Range:			5.0-23.2 nm (9.3-43 km)
Altitude		1,312-98,425 ft (400-30,000 m)   
Reload time:		10 minutes
Max target speed: 	810 knts (1,500 km/h)	


NOTES:  IOC:  1959.
 

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