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Naval Weapon System IAI/Rafael Barak 1 SAM missile |
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| 08/22 |
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Barak (Lightning) is an Israeli short-range surface-to-air missile
(SAM) designed to be used as a ship-borne point-defense missile
system against aircraft, anti-ship missiles, and UAVs. The Barak SAM system is designed to replace or complement gun-based CIWS platforms, such as the Phalanx CIWS, with a more flexible and longer-range SAM. The missiles are mounted in an eight cell container (which requires little maintenance) and are launched straight up. The Barak SAM system's launcher uses a compact vertical launching system, with an 8-cell module weighing 1,700 kg (3,700 lb). Fire control is provided by an equally compact C3I system that weighs 1,300 kg (2,900 lb), which can either operate independently or in conjunction with other on-board sensors. Its C3I radar system provides 360-degree coverage and the missiles can take down an incoming missile as close as 500 metres (1,600 ft) away from the ship. Each Barak system (missile container, radar, computers and installation) costs about $24 million. The system is designed to defend against aircraft and anti-ship missiles, including sea-skimming missiles. Manufacturer: Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) & Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Specifications: Mass: 98 kg (216 lb) Length: 2.175 m (6.9 ft) Diameter: 170 mm (6.7 in) Wingspan: 685 mm (27.0 in) Warhead: 22 kg (49 lb) blast fragmentation warhead Detonation mechanism: Proximity fuse Operational range: 0.5-12 km (0.3-7.5 mi) Flight altitude: 5.5 km (18,000 ft) Maximum speed: Mach 2.1 (720 m/s (1,600 mph)) Guidance system: Radar CLOS guidance Launch system: surface ship vertical launching system (VLS) In service: Chilean Navy Indian Navy Isreali Navy Singapore Navy |
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Barak 1 SAM missile launch from a Republic of Singapore Navy Victory class Corvette  Barak 1 SAM missile launch from the VLS of an Israeli Navy Sa'ar 4.5 class Missile Boat   Barak 1 SAM missile launch from a Republic of Singapore Navy Victory class Corvette  2 x 8-cell vertical launching system (VLS) for Barak 1 SAM aboard an Israeli Navy Sa'ar 4.5 class Missile Boat  8-cell vertical launching system (VLS) for Barak 1 SAM aboard an Israeli Navy Sa'ar 4.5 class Missile Boat |
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