Supersonic missile rampage

23.04.2024

Supersonic missile rampage

Why in the news?                                                                                                           

         Recently Israel used a powerful long-range supersonic missile, known as "Rampage", in an attack on a military base near Isfahan, Iran.

Important points:

• According to US officials, the missile attack was carried out last Friday. While Israel has not officially confirmed these reports.
• Details regarding the specific munitions used are scarce, but a "Rampage" missile has been identified in photographs of the attack, and the extent of damage is consistent with the capabilities of such a weapon.

About Supersonic Missile Rampage:

• Manufactured by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), the Rampage is designed for precision strikes against high-value targets such as command centers, Air Force bases and key infrastructure.
• It is a long-range, supersonic, air-to-ground, stealth, precision strike missile.
• It has been developed for use in missions aimed at destroying high-quality, well-protected targets such as communications and command centers, air force bases, maintenance centers and infrastructure.

Key features of Rampage Missile:

• The Rampage missile weighs approximately 1,250 pounds (567 kg).
• It can travel at supersonic speeds, reaching 1,250 mph (2,012 km/h).
• The missile has a range of approximately 190 miles (306 kilometers), allowing it to effectively attack distant targets.
• It is equipped with an advanced navigation system, which includes GPS/INS (Global Positioning System/Inertial Navigation System) with anti-jamming capabilities. This ensures that the missile remains accurate even in environments where electronic interference is present.
• Rampage can be launched from a variety of aircraft, providing flexibility in deployment depending on tactical requirements.

                                                                                               Source: The Times of India