IRIS-T
Type: Air Defense Missile
Domain: air
Country of Origin: Germany
Manufacturer: Diehl Defence
First Deployed: 2005
Overview
IRIS-T is a European within visual range air-to-air missile with an advanced infrared imaging seeker and thrust vector control. It also serves as the interceptor for the IRIS-T SLM/SLS ground-based air defense system deployed in Ukraine.
Technical Specifications
| range | 25+ km (air-to-air), 40 km (IRIS-T SLM) |
|---|---|
| speed | Mach 3 |
| length | 2.94 m |
| weight | 87.4 kg |
| warhead | HE fragmentation with laser fuze |
| diameter | 127 mm |
| guidance | Imaging infrared (IIR) |
| propulsion | Solid-fuel rocket with TVC |
Operators
- Germany
- NATO allies
- Saudi Arabia
- South Africa
- 15+ countries
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