M48 Chaparral
| M48 Chaparral | |
|---|---|
An M48A2 Chaparral missile launcher | |
| Type | Mobile SAM system |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1969–1998 (US) 1969–present (Other countries) |
| Used by | See list of present and former operators |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 1965 |
| Manufacturer | Philco-Ford Corporation, Aeronutronic Division |
| Unit cost | Launcher vehicle: US$1.5 Million Missile round: US$80,000 |
| Produced | 1967 |
| No. built | ~800 |
| Variants | See list of variants |
| Specifications (M48A1 Chaparral) | |
| Mass | 14,691 lb (6611 kg) |
| Length | 238.5 in. (606 cm) |
| Width | 105.75 in. (268.6 cm) |
| Height | 105.5 in. (268 cm) |
| Crew | 5 |
Main armament | MIM-72 surface-to-air missile |
| Engine | Detroit Diesel 6V53 202 hp @ 2800 rpm |
| Transmission | Allison TX 100-1 |
| Suspension | Torsion bar |
| Fuel capacity | 170 gallons (643 litres) |
The M48 Chaparral is an American-made self-propelled surface-to-air missile based on the M113 family of vehicles. The MIM-72 missile is based on the AIM-9 Sidewinder air-to-air missile system. The M48 entered service with the United States Army in 1969 and was phased out as the M48A2 between 1990 and 1998. It was intended to be used along with the M163 VADS, the Vulcan ADS covering short-range short-time engagements, and the Chaparral for longer range use.