Israel’s defence missile system

Israel has several air defence systems, each one designed to intercept incoming missiles
at different altitudes and distances


ARROW 2 AND 3

Intercepts long-range ballistic missiles outside earth’s atmosphere
Manufactured by Israeli Aerospace Industries (IAI) with U.S. Boeing

Arrow 3
Length: 7m
Range: 2,400km
Warhead: Hit-to-kill


DAVID’S SLING

Intercepts cruise and medium to long-range rockets
Developed by Israel’s Rafael and U.S. Raytheon

Stunner interceptor
Length: 4.6m 
Range: 300km
Warhead: Hit-to-kill
   

IRON DOME

Intercepts short-range rockets and artillery
Produced by Rafael and IAI

Tamir missile
Length:   3m
Range:   70km
Warhead: High-explosive


MISSILE RANGE

Iron Dome
Up to 70km

David’s Sling
Up to 300km

Arrow 3
Up to 2,400km

0 500 1,000 1,500 2,000 2,500
   
      
MISSILE ALTITUDE
                              
Arrow 3
100km
 
David’s Sling 
15km

Iron Dome
10km
         

Sources: IAI, Raytheon, Center for Strategic and International Studies
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