One of the famous "3T" missiles. The Tartar was intended for Destroyer-size and smaller ships, but it was also used on the Chicago Class Missile Cruisers as a secondary weapon. The Tartar has been replaced by the Standard Medium Range Missile.
| Designation | Tartar RIM-24 |
|---|---|
| Ship Class Used On | Many Ships 1960 - 1980 |
| Date In Service | 1959 |
| Weight | 1,200 lbs. (545 kg) |
| Dimensions | Overall Length: 180 in (4.57 m) Missile diameter: 13 in (34 cm) |
| Payload | High-Explosive Warhead |
| Range | Range: 8.7 nm Height Effectiveness: 1,000 to 40,000 ft (300 to 12,200 m) |
| Propulsion | Sustainer rocket |
Data from:
- "The Naval Institute Guide to World Naval Weapon System 1988/1989" by Norman Friedman