A short-range missile produced by Israel's Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. took out a tank in a recent demonstration conducted in southern Israel, the company reported Monday.
Rafael describes its electro-optic portable shoulder-fired Spike SR missile as a "versatile, lightweight multi-purpose missile" appropriate for use by infantry platoons or sections.
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According to Rafael, the Spike SR is "tailored to the needs of infantry forces in current and future conflicts [and is] optimized for use in a large variety of operational and environmental scenarios."
Video: Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd.
The Spike SR has a range of 50-1,500 meters (49-4,900 feet), can engage both stationary and moving targets, and can fire three different types of warheads, including anti-tank.
"The Spike SR offers lethal ability equal to or even greater than weapons that are bigger than it is, including the unique capability of being able to fire within six seconds of a soldier firing it up; the capacity to attack fast-moving targets; and a large attack range," says Gal Papier, director of marketing and business development for the Precision Tactical Weapon Systems Directorate at Rafael.
"These capabilities are in high demand by our customers today, both in preparing for symmetric warfare against armored vehicles, but also in preparation for the hybrid warfare that is a major threat in eastern Europe," he added.
