Rampage (missile)
Israeli air-to-surface missile From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Rampage, initially named MARS (Multi-purpose, Air-launched Rocket System), is an air-to-surface missile developed by Israel Military Industries and Israel Aerospace Industries derived from the EXTRA. It is a standoff weapon designed to hit high-value targets such as radar installations, communications centers, weapons storage facilities and airfields while the launch aircraft remains out of range of air defenses.[1][2][3] It was officially unveiled in June 2018[4] and reportedly used for the first time in April 2019 in Syria.[5] As of July 2023, the Royal Air Force is looking at using Rampage missiles after donating Storm Shadow missiles to Ukraine. Rampage missiles are believed to be cheaper than Storm Shadow missiles and are more readily available.[6]
| Rampage | |
|---|---|
 The Rampage missile is the second from the bottom | |
| Place of origin | Israel |
| Service history | |
| Used by | Israeli Air Force Indian Navy |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Elbit Systems, Israel Aerospace Industries |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 570 kg (1,260 lb) |
| Length | 4.7 m (15 ft) |
| Diameter | 306 mm (1.004 ft) |
| Warhead | Multi-EFP |
| Warhead weight | 150 kg (330 lb) |
Detonation mechanism | Radio proximity fuze, Blast fragmentation |
| Engine | Solid-propellant rocket |
| Propellant | Solid fuel |
Operational range | 150–250 km (93–155 mi) |
| Flight altitude | 3,000–40,000 ft (910–12,190 m) |
| Maximum speed | 350–550 m/s (Mach 1.0 – Mach 1.6) |
Guidance system | Mid-course: INS + altimeter with satellite guidance and two-way datalink Terminal: Imaging infrared |
| Accuracy | 10 m CEP |
Launch platform | F-16, F-15, F/A-18E/F, Eurofighter Typhoon, IAI Kfir, Sukhoi Su-30MKI, SEPECAT Jaguar, MiG-29K |
Operational history
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In 19 December 2024, the IAF conducted airstrikes against the Houthis in Yemen with Rampage (mounted on F-16s) and the older Popeye (mounted on F-15s) missiles targeting ports and energy infrastructure at Sanaa.[7]
Users
- Indian Air Force: Integrated with Sukhoi Su-30MKI, MiG-29 and Jaguar fighter jets.[8]
- Indian Navy: Used on MiG-29K.[9][8]
Greece: Planned to be used on its F-16, weapon integration is in progress.[10]
- Operational missiles were showcased by the Israeli Air Force (IAF) on its official Twitter (X) page[12] in October 2024, integrated onboard an F-16I. Rampage was alleged to have been used during a Deep Strike Mission to eliminate the Deputy Commander of Hezbollah's Radwan Forces, Mustafa Ahmad Shahdi.
- Operational missiles were showcased by the Israeli Air Force (IAF) and IDF Spokesperson, in December 2024, integrated onboard F-16I, as part of preparations for Israel's attack on Yemen's Sana'a Airport.[13]
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