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History

In the late 2010s the aviation forces of the Vikenden Armed Forces came to a joint agreement that existing air launched stand-off weapons were not going to be capable of conduct operations in a near future engagement, and that a new joint project would be the best path forward. Both services had recently adopted F-24 fighters
And it became apparent that it should be the primary focus for integration of the missile, while the Air Force would agree that integration on its B-127 and B-130 bombers could come at a later date. The Air Force currently had AGM-73 Rapier missile in service, and it was agreed that it would serve as a good design to base the new missile off of. Spartan Defense, a proven arms designer, were assigned to work on the design. The new improved rapier, which was different in almost every way, would enter service in 2023 as the AGM-75 Rapier-C.

Design

The Rapier-C uses a low observable design, allowing it to penetrate deep into enemy controlled areas mostly undetected. It is powered by a single turbojet engine and is carried aloft by two wings that swing out on launch. It can carry a warhead of up to 400kg and propel itself to just shy of Mach 1.

Operators

Republic of Vikendi
-Vikenden Air Force
-Vikenden Navy (Naval Aviation)

Specifications

Type: Long Range Air Launched Cruise Missile
In Service: Since 2023
Used by: Vikenden Air Force, Vikenden Navy
Designer/Manufacturer: Spartan Defense
Units Cost: 2,000,000 USD
Mass: 3000lbs
Length: 16.7ft
Diameter: 20in
Engine: Vale CME-7 Turbojet
Range: Over 300nmi
Max Speed: Up to 0.96M
Guidance: INS, GPS, TERCOM
Launch Platform: F-24, B-127, B-130

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