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Context:

• Israel used the locally developed missile 'Rampage' in the Iran attack.

Rampage Missile

The Rampage Missile is an advanced, long-range, air-to-ground precision strike weapon designed for high-value target destruction.

• Development: Developed jointly by Israel Aerospace Industries and Israeli Military Industries Systems.
• Purpose and Targets: Primarily intended for missions targeting well-protected, high-value assets such as communication centers, air force bases, and infrastructure facilities.

Features:

• Length: 7 meters (15.4 feet), Weight: 570 kilograms.
• Capable of supersonic speeds, rendering it difficult to detect and intercept by air defense systems.
• Range exceeds 190 miles.
• Payload capacity of 150 kilograms of explosives.
• Equipped with a blast fragmentation or general-purpose warhead.
• Utilizes GPS/INS guidance navigation and anti-jamming technology.
• Can adjust its trajectory mid-flight for precise target engagement.
• Operational in all weather conditions and capable of day and night operations.
• Deployment: Can be launched from an aircraft or as a stand-alone system.

Conclusion:

• The Rampage Missile is an advanced, versatile weapon system designed to deliver precise strikes against high-value targets with exceptional speed, range, and accuracy.

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Source:

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/middle-east/israel-used-locally-developed-air-to-surface-missile-rampage-in-iran-attack/articleshow/109471778.cms

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