Black Rock
Country of origin
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Black Rock, a Rainbow Code name, was a proposed battlefield nuclear missile designed by English Electric for the British Army. Black Rock was to be the 200 miles (320 km) long-ranged part of a trio of nuclear armed weapons, with the Yellow Anvil nuclear artillery shell for short range use and Red Rose in the medium range up to about 30 miles (48 km).
Black Rock was abandoned in 1954, having never been more than a design study, likely due to it competing with the Royal Air Force's deep strike role. English Electric won the contest for Red Rose as well, which was later modified to become Blue Water, which was ultimately cancelled as well.
Black Rock was abandoned in 1954, having never been more than a design study, likely due to it competing with the Royal Air Force's deep strike role. English Electric won the contest for Red Rose as well, which was later modified to become Blue Water, which was ultimately cancelled as well.
