Iron Dome
Type: Long-Range Air Defense System
Domain: air
Country of Origin: Israel
Manufacturer: Rafael Advanced Defense Systems / IAI (Israel Aerospace Industries)
First Deployed: 2011
Overview
Iron Dome is an Israeli mobile all-weather air defense system developed by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems. It is designed to intercept and destroy short-range rockets and artillery shells.
Technical Specifications
| radar | EL/M-2084 |
|---|---|
| range | 4-70 km |
| altitude | 10 km |
| missiles | Tamir interceptor |
| targets_tracked | Multiple |
Operators
- Finland
- Israel
- United States
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