Rafael unveils a new guided missile
This is a new missile from the Spike missile family. The new missile is capable of being launched from the ground, from a helicopter and from ships.
Kobi Finkler, Wednesday, 29/05/17
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SPIKE LR II. Simulation SPIKE LR II. Photo: Raphael Spokesman
For the first time in June, Rafael Advanced Defense Systems is unveiling a new five-generation tactical missile from the Spike missile family.
This is a guided weapon that is widely used by the IDF and many armies around the world and can be launched from a variety of ground, air, sea and naval platforms for ranges of up to 30 kilometers.
To date, Rafael has sold more than 27,000 Spike missiles to more than 26 countries.
The new missile is called SPIKE LR II ("Gil-2") and can be launched up to a range of up to 5.5 kilometers (by ground launch), extending the range of about 35% from the previous version of this missile, (Via a wireless communication channel).
Like the rest of the missiles in this missile family, Gil-2 is a multi-mission missile capable of hitting a wide range of targets. Gil-2 weighs only 12.7 kg and is suitable for shooting from all Gil's existing launchers (land, air and sea).
In the missile, two warhead formations can be combined: a double-tandem anti-tank UAV with an increased penetration capability of more than 30% of its predecessor, as well as a multi-mission command line that enables deliberate control of the target with a fuse, Thus controlling the damage effect. In penetration mode, the RACK enables penetration of more than 20 cm of reinforced concrete with an operation that has the ability to delay, or the dispersal of effective surface spray against soft targets.
The missile has a new electro-optic head, which includes an advanced non-cooled infrared sensor and a color sensor of HD quality. The new head of homing enables clever tracking of a variety of targets using artificial intelligence capabilities.
In addition to these capabilities, "Gil 2" has been designed for modern warfare, and includes the ability to receive targets from a tactical network and the ability to cope in a structured manner with reactive and active defense.
Moshe Elazar, Senior Vice President and Head of the Division of Land and Marine Systems at Rafael, notes that the new missile provides a response to the challenges of the modern battlefield and its development is the result of Rafael's extensive experience in the field of missile launchers, its advanced engineering capabilities and its cooperation with the IDF and Foreign armies that use these systems
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This is a new missile from the Spike missile family. The new missile is capable of being launched from the ground, from a helicopter and from ships.
Kobi Finkler, Wednesday, 29/05/17
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SPIKE LR II. Simulation SPIKE LR II. Photo: Raphael Spokesman
For the first time in June, Rafael Advanced Defense Systems is unveiling a new five-generation tactical missile from the Spike missile family.
This is a guided weapon that is widely used by the IDF and many armies around the world and can be launched from a variety of ground, air, sea and naval platforms for ranges of up to 30 kilometers.
To date, Rafael has sold more than 27,000 Spike missiles to more than 26 countries.
The new missile is called SPIKE LR II ("Gil-2") and can be launched up to a range of up to 5.5 kilometers (by ground launch), extending the range of about 35% from the previous version of this missile, (Via a wireless communication channel).
Like the rest of the missiles in this missile family, Gil-2 is a multi-mission missile capable of hitting a wide range of targets. Gil-2 weighs only 12.7 kg and is suitable for shooting from all Gil's existing launchers (land, air and sea).
In the missile, two warhead formations can be combined: a double-tandem anti-tank UAV with an increased penetration capability of more than 30% of its predecessor, as well as a multi-mission command line that enables deliberate control of the target with a fuse, Thus controlling the damage effect. In penetration mode, the RACK enables penetration of more than 20 cm of reinforced concrete with an operation that has the ability to delay, or the dispersal of effective surface spray against soft targets.
The missile has a new electro-optic head, which includes an advanced non-cooled infrared sensor and a color sensor of HD quality. The new head of homing enables clever tracking of a variety of targets using artificial intelligence capabilities.
In addition to these capabilities, "Gil 2" has been designed for modern warfare, and includes the ability to receive targets from a tactical network and the ability to cope in a structured manner with reactive and active defense.
Moshe Elazar, Senior Vice President and Head of the Division of Land and Marine Systems at Rafael, notes that the new missile provides a response to the challenges of the modern battlefield and its development is the result of Rafael's extensive experience in the field of missile launchers, its advanced engineering capabilities and its cooperation with the IDF and Foreign armies that use these systems
http://www.inn.co.il/News/News.aspx/347428
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