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Rapier Field Standard C (FSC)

The Rapier FSC system provides a Low Level Air Defence (LLAD) capability over the battlefield. It consists of a launcher with 8 ready to fire missiles and an electro-optical tracker (shown). Each fire unit can cover an Air Defence Area (ADA) of approximately 100 square kms.

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