Arrow-3
Arrow-3 is an exo-atmospheric anti-ballistic missile interceptor designed to destroy ballistic missiles during the space-flight portion of their trajectory using hit-to-kill kinetic energy. Developed by IAI with U.S. support, it can engage targets at altitudes exceeding 100 km. It was deployed operationally in 2017 and represents the upper tier of Israel's layered missile defense architecture. Also known as Hetz-3, Arrow III.
Hetz-3
Category
Interceptor
Range
2400km
Status
Active
Origin
IL
Operators
Israel
Designation: Hetz-3
Overview
Arrow-3 is an exo-atmospheric anti-ballistic missile interceptor designed to destroy ballistic missiles during the space-flight portion of their trajectory using hit-to-kill kinetic energy. Developed by IAI with U.S. support, it can engage targets at altitudes exceeding 100 km. It was deployed operationally in 2017 and represents the upper tier of Israel's layered missile defense architecture.
Technical specification
Range
2400 km
Length
7 m
Weight
2800 kg
Speed
Mach 9
Mach
Mach 9
Max altitude
100 km
Propulsion
solid fuel
Guidance
infrared, electro optical
Country of origin
IL
Year introduced
2017
Status
In service