Jericho III
Israel2008 - Present
Israeli intercontinental ballistic missile providing strategic deterrence
Primary Specifications
Range
11500 km
Intercontinental range covering Middle East and beyond
Speed
Mach 20+
Standard ICBM reentry velocity
Propulsion
Three-stage Solid
Solid fuel for rapid launch
Weight
30000 kg
Large ICBM-class missile
Payload
1300 kg
Nuclear or conventional payload
Primary Guidance
Inertial + Stellar
Quick Summary
What it is?
Israel's primary strategic deterrent missile capable of delivering nuclear warheads
Who uses it?
Israeli Defense Forces (classified unit)
Role
Strategic nuclear deterrence, Second-strike capability
What's different?
Gives Israel ability to strike any target in Middle East and beyond
Why it matters?
Core of Israeli strategic deterrence against existential threats
Real-World Impact
1
Strategic Deterrence
Primary deterrent against Iran and regional adversaries
2
Second Strike
Survivable force for retaliation
3
Satellite Launch
Shavit launcher derived from Jericho technology
4
Ambiguity Policy
Supports Israeli nuclear opacity strategy
Additional Features
Secondary Systems
Terminal guidance possible
Special
Israeli nuclear triad component
FAQs
1. Does Israel admit to having Jericho III?
No, Israel maintains nuclear ambiguity policy2. Can it carry multiple warheads?
3. Where are they based?
4. How many does Israel have?
5. Has it ever been tested?
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