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== Versions ==
== Versions ==
The missile exists in three versions, Black Sparrow, Blue Sparrow, and Silver Sparrow.<ref name="Defense Update" /> The Silver Sparrow version is designed to simulate Iranian [[Shihab-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 09, 2013 |url=http://www.aviationweek.com/Article.aspx?id=/article-xml/AW_09_09_2013_p30-612746.xml }}</ref>
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 [[Shihab-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 09, 2013 |url=http://www.aviationweek.com/Article.aspx?id=/article-xml/AW_09_09_2013_p30-612746.xml }}</ref>


The Silver Sparrow version was first tested on September 2, 2013.<ref name="Bloomberg 0309">{{Cite news |title=Israel Carried Out Test Missile Launch: Defense Ministry |author=Alisa Odenheimer & Calev Ben-David |agency=Bloomberg |date=September 3, 2013 |url=http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-09-03/israel-carried-out-test-missile-launch-defense-ministry.html }}</ref> The launch from the Mediterranean was detected by a Russian ballistic missile early warning radar at Armavir,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Russia went on war alert over missile test |author=F. MICHAEL MALOOF |date=September 10, 2013 |work=WND |url=http://www.wnd.com/2013/09/russia-went-on-war-alert-over-missile-test/ }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=Russia Detected Missiles Launched in Mediterranean, RIA Says |author=Scott Rose |date=Sep 3, 2013 |agency=Bloomberg |url=http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-09-03/russia-detected-missiles-targeting-east-mediterranean-ria-says.html }}</ref> followed by Israeli acknowledgement of the test over an hour later.<ref name="Bloomberg 0309" />
The Silver Sparrow version was first tested on September 2, 2013.<ref name="Bloomberg 0309">{{Cite news |title=Israel Carried Out Test Missile Launch: Defense Ministry |author=Alisa Odenheimer & Calev Ben-David |agency=Bloomberg |date=September 3, 2013 |url=http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-09-03/israel-carried-out-test-missile-launch-defense-ministry.html }}</ref> The launch from the Mediterranean was detected by a Russian ballistic missile early warning radar at Armavir,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Russia went on war alert over missile test |author=F. MICHAEL MALOOF |date=September 10, 2013 |work=WND |url=http://www.wnd.com/2013/09/russia-went-on-war-alert-over-missile-test/ }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=Russia Detected Missiles Launched in Mediterranean, RIA Says |author=Scott Rose |date=Sep 3, 2013 |agency=Bloomberg |url=http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-09-03/russia-detected-missiles-targeting-east-mediterranean-ria-says.html }}</ref> followed by Israeli acknowledgement of the test over an hour later.<ref name="Bloomberg 0309" />

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The Sparrow (Template:Lang-he, pronounced [ankor]) 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 Shihab-3 class ballistic missiles with a 1,500-2,000 km range.[5][6]

The Silver Sparrow version was first tested on September 2, 2013.[7] The launch from the Mediterranean was detected by a Russian ballistic missile early warning radar at Armavir,[8][9] followed by Israeli acknowledgement of the test over an hour later.[7]

References

  1. ^ Daniel Estrin (September 3, 2013). "Israel and US test Sparrow missile in Mediterranean". Christian Science Monitor. Associated Press.
  2. ^ Jim Miklaszewski, Courtney Kube and Alastair Jamieson (September 3, 2013). "Amid Syria tension, Israel test-fires missile over Mediterranean Sea". NBC News.
  3. ^ ""Black Sparrow" Target Missile". Arrow Weapon System. Israel Ministry of Defense. Retrieved 2013-09-05.
  4. ^ Joshua Mitnick (September 3, 2013). "US-Israel missile test as Syria war tensions rise (+video)". Christian Science Monitor.
  5. ^ a b c "Israel Tests a new Target Missile Simulating Iranian Shihab 3 Missiles". Defense Update. September 3, 2013.
  6. ^ Alon Ben-David (September 09, 2013). "Israeli Missile Test Triggers Russian Warning System". Aviation Week & Space Technology. {{cite journal}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  7. ^ a b Alisa Odenheimer & Calev Ben-David (September 3, 2013). "Israel Carried Out Test Missile Launch: Defense Ministry". Bloomberg.
  8. ^ F. MICHAEL MALOOF (September 10, 2013). "Russia went on war alert over missile test". WND.
  9. ^ Scott Rose (Sep 3, 2013). "Russia Detected Missiles Launched in Mediterranean, RIA Says". Bloomberg.
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