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Iron Dome
IsraelRafael Advanced Defense Systems/IAI (Israel Aerospace Industries)Long-Range Air Defense SystemFirst Flight:2011
SYSTEM 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.
OPERATORS (3)
MANUFACTURER
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PRODUCTION INFO
COST$50 million per battery
UNITS BUILT10+ batteries
FIRST FLIGHT2007
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Iron Dome - Rafael Advanced Defense Systems / IAI (Israel Aerospace Industries)
ADVANTAGES
- 90%+ intercept rate
- Cost-effective intercepts
- Combat proven
- Rapid deployment
DISADVANTAGES
- High interceptor cost
- Short range only
- Saturation vulnerability
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
RADAREL/M-2084
RANGE4-70 Km
ALTITUDE10 Km
MISSILESTamir Interceptor
TARGETS TRACKEDMultiple
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