Arrow 2

Arrow 2

Type: Long-Range Air Defense System

Domain: land

Country of Origin: United States

Manufacturer: IAI (Israel Aerospace Industries) / Boeing

First Deployed: 2000

Overview

Israel's operational exo-atmospheric and upper endo-atmospheric ballistic missile defence interceptor, designed to destroy incoming ballistic missiles during their terminal descent phase at altitudes of 50-100 km. Developed jointly by Israel Aerospace Industries and Boeing under the Arrow programme (the first operational ballistic missile defence system outside of US systems), Arrow 2 uses the IAI Elta Green Pine AESA radar for long-range search, track, and fire control, with the interceptor using a fragmentation-blast warhead directed by an infrared seeker for endgame guidance. The Arrow 2 has been tested over 20 times with a high success rate and has been operationally deployed since 2000, protecting Israel against Iranian and Syrian ballistic missile threats. The system can engage missiles with ranges up to 3,000 km at altitudes up to 100 km. Arrow 2 has been continuously upgraded with improved software, radar processing, and interceptor capability throughout its service life.

Technical Specifications

typeEndo-Atmospheric Ballistic Missile Defense Interceptor
radarELM-2080 Green Pine long-range tracking
targetsShort and medium-range ballistic missiles
warheadFragmentation
manufacturerIAI / Boeing (Israel/USA)
intercept_altitudeUpper atmosphere (40-100 km)

Operators

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