Arrow 3
Israel2017 - Present
Exo-atmospheric interceptor for long-range ballistic missile defense
Primary Specifications
Range
100 km
Intercepts in space before reentry
Speed
Mach 9+
Hypersonic exo-atmospheric intercept
Propulsion
Two-stage Solid
Boost vehicle with kill vehicle
Weight
2000 kg
Large interceptor for space intercept
Payload
0 kg
Kinetic kill vehicle for direct impact
Primary Guidance
Infrared Seeker
Quick Summary
What it is?
A space-capable interceptor that destroys ballistic missiles outside Earth's atmosphere
Who uses it?
Israeli Air Defense Command, sold to Germany
Role
Exo-atmospheric BMD, Upper-tier defense
What's different?
Only non-US/Russian system capable of space intercept
Why it matters?
Provides Israel defense against Iranian long-range missiles
Real-World Impact
1
First Space Intercept
November 2023 - first confirmed exo-atmospheric kill of Houthi missile
2
Iranian MRBM Defense
Primary defense against Emad and Khorramshahr missiles
3
German Sale
Selected by Germany for European BMD
4
Layered Defense
Top tier of Israel's multi-layered defense
Additional Features
Secondary Systems
Inertial + datalink
Special
Space-based intercept capability
FAQs
1. How does it intercept in space?
Kill vehicle separates and maneuvers to collide with target2. Is it better than THAAD?
3. Can it stop nuclear warheads?
4. What is the cost?
5. How many countries operate it?
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