Arrow 2
Israel2000 - Present
Theater ballistic missile interceptor for medium to long-range threats
Primary Specifications
Range
150 km
High-altitude endo-atmospheric interception
Speed
Mach 9
Hypersonic for ballistic missile intercept
Propulsion
Two-stage Solid
Solid fuel boost and sustain motors
Weight
1300 kg
Heavy interceptor for long-range threats
Payload
150 kg
Directional blast fragmentation
Primary Guidance
Active Radar
Quick Summary
What it is?
The first operational anti-ballistic missile system outside the US and Russia
Who uses it?
Israeli Air Defense Command
Role
Ballistic missile defense, Theater missile defense
What's different?
First non-superpower ballistic missile defense system
Why it matters?
Proven defense against Iranian and Syrian ballistic missiles
Real-World Impact
1
Iranian Missile Defense
Primary defense against Iranian Shahab missiles
2
April 2024 Interceptions
Engaged Iranian ballistic missiles during mass attack
3
Syrian Missiles
Intercepted Syrian SA-5 missiles
4
Houthi Threats
Defense against Houthi ballistic missiles from Yemen
Additional Features
Secondary Systems
Command guidance mid-course
Special
Integrated with Green Pine radar
FAQs
1. How high can it intercept?
Up to 50km altitude within atmosphere2. Is it US-funded?
3. Can it stop ICBMs?
4. What radar supports it?
5. How many are deployed?
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