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== Versions == |
== Versions == |
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There are three versions of the missile: Black Sparrow, Blue Sparrow, and Silver Sparrow.<ref name="Defense Update" /> The Silver Sparrow version is designed to simulate Iranian [[Shahab-3]] class ballistic missiles with a 1,500-2,000 km range.<ref name="Defense Update" /><ref>{{Cite journal |title=Israeli Missile Test Triggers Russian Warning System |author=Alon Ben-David |journal=Aviation Week & Space Technology |date=September 9, 2013 |url=http://www.aviationweek.com/Article.aspx?id=/article-xml/AW_09_09_2013_p30-612746.xml |access-date=September 11, 2013 |archive-date=November 1, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131101034438/http://www.aviationweek.com/Article.aspx?id=%2Farticle-xml%2FAW_09_09_2013_p30-612746.xml |url-status=dead }}</ref> The Blue Sparrow has a length of {{convert|6.51|m}}, weight of {{convert|1900|kg}} and a range of {{convert|2000|km}} on a high ballistic trajectory.<ref name=ft-20240419/> |
There are three versions of the missile: Black Sparrow, Blue Sparrow, and Silver Sparrow.<ref name="Defense Update" /> The Silver Sparrow version is designed to simulate Iranian [[Shahab-3]] class ballistic missiles with a 1,500-2,000 km range.<ref name="Defense Update" /><ref>{{Cite journal |title=Israeli Missile Test Triggers Russian Warning System |author=Alon Ben-David |journal=Aviation Week & Space Technology |date=September 9, 2013 |url=http://www.aviationweek.com/Article.aspx?id=/article-xml/AW_09_09_2013_p30-612746.xml |access-date=September 11, 2013 |archive-date=November 1, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131101034438/http://www.aviationweek.com/Article.aspx?id=%2Farticle-xml%2FAW_09_09_2013_p30-612746.xml |url-status=dead }}</ref> The Blue Sparrow has a total length of {{convert|6.51|m}}, weight of {{convert|1900|kg}} and a range of {{convert|2000|km}} on a high ballistic trajectory.<ref name=ft-20240419/> |
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==Operational history== |
==Operational history== |
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Revision as of 12:14, 24 April 2024
The Sparrow (Template:Lang-he, pronounced [anˈkor]) target missile is an Israeli medium-range air-launched ballistic missile produced by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems.[1] The missile is currently used as a target missile to test the Arrow anti-ballistic missile system.[2][3][4] The missile has a modular warhead section and is capable of carrying a high-explosive warhead.[5]
Versions
There are three versions of the missile: Black Sparrow, Blue Sparrow, and Silver Sparrow.[5] The Silver Sparrow version is designed to simulate Iranian Shahab-3 class ballistic missiles with a 1,500-2,000 km range.[5][6] The Blue Sparrow has a total length of 6.51 metres (21.4 ft), weight of 1,900 kilograms (4,200 lb) and a range of 2,000 kilometres (1,200 mi) on a high ballistic trajectory.[7]
Operational history
The Silver Sparrow version was first tested on September 2, 2013.[8] The launch from the Mediterranean was detected by a Russian ballistic missile early warning radar at Armavir,[9] followed by Israeli acknowledgement of the test over an hour later.[8]
The Financial Times reported experts identifying the Blue Sparrow, from its booster remnants, as the missile most likely used in the 2024 Israeli strikes on Iran.[7]
References
- ^ Daniel Estrin (September 3, 2013). "Israel and US test Sparrow missile in Mediterranean". Christian Science Monitor. Associated Press.
- ^ Jim Miklaszewski, Courtney Kube and Alastair Jamieson (September 3, 2013). "Amid Syria tension, Israel test-fires missile over Mediterranean Sea". NBC News.
- ^ ""Black Sparrow" Target Missile". Arrow Weapon System. Israel Ministry of Defense. Retrieved 2013-09-05.
- ^ Joshua Mitnick (September 3, 2013). "US-Israel missile test as Syria war tensions rise (+video)". Christian Science Monitor.
- ^ a b c "Israel Tests a new Target Missile Simulating Iranian Shihab 3 Missiles". Defense Update. September 3, 2013.
- ^ Alon Ben-David (September 9, 2013). "Israeli Missile Test Triggers Russian Warning System". Aviation Week & Space Technology. Archived from the original on November 1, 2013. Retrieved September 11, 2013.
- ^ a b Rathbone, John Paul; Zilber, Neri (19 April 2024). "Military briefing: the Israeli missiles used to strike Iran". Financial Times. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
- ^ a b Alisa Odenheimer & Calev Ben-David (September 3, 2013). "Israel Carried Out Test Missile Launch: Defense Ministry". Bloomberg.
- ^ Scott Rose (Sep 3, 2013). "Russia Detected Missiles Launched in Mediterranean, RIA Says". Bloomberg.
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