RIM-7 Sea Sparrow (thing)

The Sea Sparrow is the U.S. Navy's SAM version of the Sparrow missile. It's designation is RIM-7. It is launched from box launchers aboard ships and is intended for defense against strike aircraft and cruise missiles. Some stats, courtesy of the navy:

General Characteristics

• Primary Function: Air-to-air and surface-to-air radar-guided missile
• Contractors: Raytheon Co. and General Dynamics
• Power Plant: Hercules MK-58 solid-propellant rocket motor
• Thrust: Classified
• Speed: More than 2,660 mph (4,256 kph)
• Range: More than 30 nautical miles (approximately 55 km)
• Length: 12 feet (3.64 meters)
• Diameter: 8 inches (20.3 cm)
• Wingspan: 3 feet 4 inches (one meter)
• Warhead: Annular blast fragmentation warhead, 90 pounds (40.5 kg)
• Launch Weight: Approximately 500 pounds (225 kg)
• Guidance System: Raytheon semi-active on continuous wave or pulsed Doppler radar energy
• Date Deployed: 1976
• Unit Cost: $165,400