IDF Israel Raphael unveils special guided Tamuz missile used in Lebanon

[Oldman1]

Israel unveils secret missile - UPI.com

JERUSALEM, Aug. 2 (UPI) -- Israel's Artillery Corps has revealed the existence of the previously classified Tammuz missile used by the army during the Gaza and Lebanon wars.

With a range of 15.5 miles, the missile is equipped with an electronic optic sensor that transmits the image of its target to operators inside an armored personnel carrier who then manually steer it towards the target, The Jerusalem Post said.

The missile is capable of penetrating armored vehicles. While the missile has been in use since the 1980s, it was decided to reveal it to the public on Monday, the Post and Haaretz reported.

"The missile provides us with the ability to accurately attack targets from a standoff position without needing to physically come into contact with the enemy," Col. Sharon commander of the Artillery Corps David Sling Formation told the Post.

The Tammuz missile is based on the Spike Long Range Missile developed by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, and is operated by the elite Meitar unit of the Artillery Corps. It was offered for foreign export a number of years ago, the Post said.

The missile was used extensively in the Second Lebanon War against Hezbollah targets but proved more successful when used against Hamas targets in Operation Cast Lead in Gaza in January 2009.

 

[PteX]

The more we develop weapons like these the better.

 

[PERSIAN GOD KING]

It seems many countries have weapons and equipment that are hidden, we had the usa stealth copter used in osama operation and now this.but i guess why would anyone show off everything they have.

 

[Oldman1]

It seems many countries have weapons and equipment that are hidden, we had the usa stealth copter used in osama operation and now this.but i guess why would anyone show off everything they have.

Yes indeed. Its equivalent to Iran's military parades.

 

[PERSIAN GOD KING]

Yes indeed. Its equivalent to Iran's military parades.

I dont get what you mean? iran military parade shows what they have made and are planning to make, like the PG missile and sofreh mahi uav, but they never told anyone about their silos that they had for 15 years..

 

[WHF]

Awesome man..it can even capture the emotions of a terrorist a few milli seconds before he meets his creator!!!!

 

[Archdemon]

Apparently Spike NLOS and Tamuz are not the same missile



Tamuz:

Spike NLOS:

Tho they have same range of 25km they are different in configuration, my guess would be that Tamuz due to low surface area is much faster than Spike-NLOS, while Spike-NLOS have considerably larger surfaces build for slower velocities loiter capability and maneuverability.

 

[ARSENAL6]

The more we develop weapons like these the better.

Funny Nazi had the same idea on jews in Europe.


Check out 2:14 best part. Sick people
Post like these only give Hamas an excuse to exist

 

[Archdemon]

Another observation is that Tamuz seems to be TVC while Spike-NLOS clearly have control surfaces

 

[mimzyk]

Funny Nazi had the same idea on jews in Europe.


Check out 2:14 best part. Sick people
Post like these only give Hamas an excuse to exist

What are you talking about?

Are you really saying that it's a BAD thing that accurate weapons are being developed or would you prefer we stick to using weapons that cause plenty of civilian causalities? If you have a problem with 2:14, I suggest you go look at the faces of the victims of Palestinian rocket/terrorist attacks.