Surface-to-Air MissileGo Back To Missiles and RocketsGo Back To Weapons Home Henschel Hs 117The Henschel Hs 117 "Schmetterling" was a German surface-to-air missile developed during WWII. It was never deployed operationally but represented early guided missile concepts, using a dual-stage propulsion and wire or radio guidance. Rapier SAMThe British Rapier is a short-range surface-to-air missile system with a focus on accuracy using optical and radar guidance. It was widely used by NATO and in the Falklands War to defend against low-flying aircraft.RIM-8 TalosThe RIM-8 Talos was a long-range surface-to-air missile used by the U.S. Navy for fleet air defense. It was radar-guided and had a nuclear warhead option, marking an early step in modern naval missile systems.MIM-3 Nike AjaxNike Ajax was the first operational U.S. surface-to-air missile system, deployed during the Cold War to defend against Soviet bombers. It used command guidance and was armed with high-explosive or nuclear warheads.MIM-14 Nike HerculesAn upgraded version of the Nike Ajax, the Nike Hercules was capable of targeting high-speed aircraft and had a longer range. It was also capable of carrying a nuclear warhead to destroy bomber formations.9K33 OsaThe 9K33 Osa is a Soviet mobile, short-range, radar-guided surface-to-air missile system. Known by NATO as SA-8 "Gecko," it integrates radar and launch systems into a single vehicle for fast response and mobility.2K12 KubThe 2K12 Kub (SA-6 "Gainful") is a Soviet medium-range surface-to-air missile system designed for mobile battlefield air defense. It gained notoriety during conflicts such as the Yom Kippur War, where it proved effective against Israeli aircraft. Please Rate the Content on this page 1 - Least Useful 2 3 4 5 - Most Useful Submit