During its latest attack near an Iranian nuclear site, the Israeli Air Force used locally developed air-to-surface missiles dubbed "Rampage," according to local media reports.
The "Times of Israel" quoting the Kan 11 TV network reported that the missile identified from the photos also matches the extent of the damage caused by the attack.
The 15-foot-long missile travels at supersonic speeds, making it difficult to intercept. The missile was developed to hit fixed targets.
While Tehran downplays the importance of the incident, the Israeli government has not made any official comment on the attack. Iran insists that only three small drones, not missiles, participated in the attack in the Isfahan area.
IT WAS DEVELOPED TO DESTROY WELL-PROTECTED TARGETS
The long-range precision weapon is designed to destroy high-quality and well-protected targets such as air force bases, communication centers, maintenance centers and command centers.
The missile is capable of operating as an independent system or through an avionics system. In addition, it supports wireless communication and video transmission in the RS-170 interface.
ANTI-BLOCKING CAPABILITIES
Rampage is capable of operating in any weather conditions, day or night, and the missile's absolute accuracy prevents peripheral damage. Equipped with a GPS/INS directional navigation system, the missile also has anti-jamming capabilities.
COORDINATED WITH SEVERAL AIRCRAFT
The Rampage is suitable for Western and Eastern fighter jets.
The missile developed by the Israeli defense industry is capable of carrying a warhead weighing 150 kilograms of explosive material. The "Rampage" missile can also change its trajectory in the air and can be launched from an aircraft 145 kilometers away from the target.
OPERATED IN COMBAT CONDITIONS FOR THE FIRST TIME
Rampage missiles first appeared in combat earlier in April 2019. The Israeli Air Force launched these missiles from F-16s, striking a missile production and storage facility in Masyaf, Syria. The facility, which is under the auspices of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, was destroyed in the attack. While the facility was reportedly protected by S-300 anti-aircraft missile systems, the precision missiles missed the system as expected.
THE ISRAELI "RAMPAGE" MISSILE
Below are some technical specifications for the Rampage missile:
• Weight: 570 kg
• Length: 4.7 meters
• Diameter: 306 mm
• Guidance: GPS/INS with anti-jamming capabilities
• Warhead: multi-purpose
"Rampage" is a long-range precision air-to-ground attack weapon with a stealth feature that allows it to penetrate protected airspace and hit targets while reducing the risk of detection. It was developed by the Israeli Aerospace Industry and was used for the first time in 2019.