RAMPAGE MISSILES -
DEFENCE AND SECURITY
News: Israel used locally developed
missile 'Rampage' in Iran attack
What's in the news?
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Israel recently employed the Rampage missile, an effective
air-to-surface weapon, during an assault on an Iranian military facility.
Rampage Missile:
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The Rampage Missile, developed jointly by Israel Aerospace Industries and Israeli Military
Industries Systems, serves as a long-range,
supersonic, air-to-ground precision strike weapon.
Uniqueness:
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Designed for missions targeting high-value and well-protected objectives such as
communication centers, air force bases, maintenance facilities, and critical
infrastructure, it offers seekers precision without requiring guidance.
Key Features:
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Its dimensions measure at 4.7 meters in length and
a total weight of 570 kilograms, providing a formidable payload for its
intended purpose.
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With the capability to travel at supersonic velocities, the Rampage
Missile poses a challenge for air defense systems, making it difficult to
intercept and identify.
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Boasting a remarkable operational range exceeding 190 miles, it ensures the ability to
engage targets at considerable distances with high accuracy.
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Equipped to carry
up to 150 kilograms of explosives, the missile offers flexibility with a
blast fragmentation or general-purpose warhead, tailored to mission
requirements.
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It also employs
GPS/INS guidance navigation coupled with anti-jamming capabilities,
facilitating precise targeting and navigation in any operational environment.
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It also provides adaptive mid-flight path adjustment capability that enhances its
accuracy, enabling it to hit designated targets with pinpoint precision.
Significance:
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Operating seamlessly in various weather conditions,
including day and night scenarios, it ensures reliability and effectiveness
regardless of environmental factors.