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System 1
SYNTHESIZERS

System 1

Roland
Manufacturer
Roland
Type
Synthesizers
Production
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Audio Demos

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Compatible Sound ROMs

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Modifications

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System Components

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Specifications

Mass
67 kg
Type
Surface-to-air missile
Wars
Iran-Iraq WarFalklands WarPersian Gulf WarIraq War
Engine
Dual-thrust solid-fueled rocket:Booster: "Roubaix" rocket, 15.3 kN for 1.7 sSustainer: "Lampyre" rocket, 1.96 kN for 13.2 s
Length
2.40 m
Warhead
6.5 kg (14 lb) pre-fragmented high-explosive
Designed
1963
Diameter
16 cm
Wingspan
50 cm
In service
1977–present
Manufacturer
Euromissile
Maximum speed
Mach 1.6
Guidancesystem
Early warning by search radar. Target and missile tracking by optical system (Roland 1) or tracking radar (Roland 2)
Flight altitude
5,500 m
Operationalrange
8,000 m
Place of origin
France andWest Germany

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