United States of America
Terrier RIM-2 Missile
Updated 26 November 2008
One of the famous "3T" missiles, the Terrier was the main anti-aircraft missile of the 1960s and 1970s.
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Terrier RIM-2 Missile on USS Fox CG-33 in June 1980
In the foreground are Vice Premier Gen Biao, People's Republic of China, and part of his delegation
U.S. Navy Photograph No. DN-SC-83-07448
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Terrier SM-2 missiles loaded on the missile house rail aboard USS Mahan DDG-42 in March 1983
U.S. Navy Photograph No. DN-SN-83-06749
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Terrier RIM-2 at the US Naval Academy
U.S. Navy Photograph
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Description
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Designation Terrier RIM-2
Ship Class Used On Many
Date In Service 1959
Weight 3,000 lbs. (1,360 kg)
Dimensions Overall Length:  324 in (8.23 m)
Missile diameter:  12 in (30.5 cm)
Booster diameter:  16 in (40.6 cm)
Payload High-Explosive and Nuclear Warheads
Range 17.3 nm
Propulsion Sustainer rocket plus separate booster
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Data from
"The Naval Institute Guide to World Naval Weapon System 1991/1992" by Norman Friedman
US Navy Fact File