Spyder (SR / MR / LR)

Spyder (SR / MR / LR)

Type: Long-Range Air Defense System

Domain: land

Country of Origin: Israel

Manufacturer: Rafael Advanced Defense Systems / IAI (Israel Aerospace Industries)

First Deployed: 2005

Overview

Family of mobile all-weather air defence systems based on Rafael's proven air-to-air missile technology — a unique approach that provides ground-based launchers with the performance of modern air-combat missiles. The Spyder-SR (Short Range) uses Python 5 and Derby missiles on a truck-mounted 360-degree launcher for point defence at ranges up to 20 km. Spyder-MR (Medium Range) extends engagement range to 35 km using the Derby MR. Spyder-LR (Long Range) uses the I-Derby ER missile with a maximum range of 80 km and altitude of 21 km, featuring an AESA seeker for enhanced engagement against low-RCS and manoeuvring targets. All variants feature the IAI Elta EL/M-2084 or EL/M-2106 radar for search and tracking. The Spyder family offers 360-degree engagement, reaction time of 5 seconds, and simultaneous multi-target engagement. Exported to India (MR/LR for IAF and Army), Vietnam, Philippines, Georgia, Czech Republic, and multiple additional customers. One of the most successful air defence export programmes globally.

Technical Specifications

typeMobile Short-to-Long Range Air Defense System
radarELM-2084 (integrated)
range20 km (SR) to 80 km (LR)
platformTruck-mounted; rapid deployment
export_usersIndia, Vietnam, Georgia, Philippines, Czech Republic
interceptorsPython-5 (IR) + Derby/Derby-ER (RF)
manufacturerRafael (Israel)

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