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IRIS-T

IRIS-T

Air-to-Air Missiles
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Basic Information
Name
IRIS-T
Designation
IRIS-T
Alternate Designation
AIM-2000, InfraRed Imaging System - Tail/Thrust Vector Controlled, RB98
Equipment Type
Air-to-Air Missiles
Manufacturer
Diehl-Gruppe, MBDA, Saab
Date of Introduction
2005
Description

The IRIS-T, InfraRed Imaging System - Tail/Thrust Vector Controlled, is an international initiative to replace current AIM-9L/M Sidewinder short-range, air-to-air missiles. The missile combines advanced aerodynamics and thrust vector control in a tail controlled airframe to achieve outstanding performance. It utilizes a solid-propellant rocket motor. IRIS-T features a roll-pitch (128x128) IR seeker with ±90° look angle for high off-boresight angle missile engagements. Engagements against targets in the rear hemisphere can be done successfully with the missile locked-on target after launch. IRIS-T outstanding agility is the key to successfully engage highly maneuverable advanced aircraft. The missile design is flexible enough allowing development of surface-launch variants.

Air & Air Defense Specifications
Max Speed 3704.4 km/h
Range 25.0 km
Wingspan 447.00 m
Overview (Deagel)
Group Air-to-Air Missiles
Status Active
Also Known As AIM-2000, InfraRed Imaging System - Tail/Thrust Vector Controlled, RB98
Origin Germany, Greece, Italy, Norway, Spain, Sweden
Contractors Diehl-Gruppe, MBDA, Saab
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) 2005
Total Production 6,200
Unitary Cost USD $270,000
Specifications (Deagel)
Degree — Off-Boresight Capability 90 °
Dimensions — Diameter 127 millimeter
Dimensions — Length 2.9 meter
Dimensions — Wingspan 447 millimeter
Mass — Weight 89 kilogram
Performance — Max Range 25 kilometer
Performance — Target's Max Altitude 20 kilometer
Speed — Top Speed 3 mach
Variants
Variant 1 IRIS-T
Variant 2 LFK NG
Variant 3 IRIS-T SL
Variant 4 IRIS-T SLS
Variant 5 IRIS-T SLM
Variant 6 IRIS-T SLX
Variant 7 IDAS
Variant 8 IRIS-T Block II
Details
Country of Origin Germany
Category Air-to-Air Missiles
Air > Air-to-Air Missiles
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
2.9 m
Width
0.45 m
Height
Weight
89 kg
Related Equipment (5)
Operators (14)
Germany
Italy
South Korea
Ukraine
Sweden
Brazil
South Africa
Spain
Austria
Greece
Hungary
Norway
Saudi Arabia
Thailand
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