Israel’s Iron Sting guided mortar

The Israeli military is using a new weapon system named Iron Sting as it continues its campaign of strikes against Hamas militants


120mm guided mortar bomb

Homing head and fuse

Guidance unit incorporates both laser and GPS technology

Fragmentation and penetration warhead

Tail cone

Ignition and propellant cartridge

Fin assembly

Wings extend after launch, allowing bomb to manoeuvre to its target


Launch
Bomb fired from Cardom mortar system mounted on M113 armoured personnel carrier or Humvee


Range: 1-12km, depending on mortar tube

Accuracy: Bomb has maximum deviation level of 10 metres in 90 percent of cases

Warhead: 10.8kg. Claimed to be capable of penetrating double reinforced concrete

Bomb length: 950mm

Load time: 15 seconds


Trajectory
Bomb follows steep arc, uses dual homing system for precision strikes in open terrain or urban areas

Target
Fuse can be set for point detonation, proximity or delay


Sources: Elbit Systems, Globes, Middle East Monitor, Newsweek
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