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set to trigger the warhead at a distance of 15 metres (49 ft) from the target. The range of the 134-kilogram (295 lb) missile was approximately 4 kilometres (2.5 mi). The command guidance of the AA.20 allowed for it to be used in a secondary role as an
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provided information on the orientation of the missile to the control mechanism. At launch, a twin solid rocket booster fired to bring the missile up to speed, after which a single solid-fueled
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C. Many AA.20 missiles were converted to AA.25 standard. A further version of the missile, designated the AA.26, with
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