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Iron Sting

Iron Sting

Projectiles
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Basic Information
Name
Iron Sting
Designation
Iron Sting
Alternate Designation
Fireball
Equipment Type
Projectiles
Manufacturer
Elbit Systems
Date of Introduction
2004
Description

The IAI's MBT division Fireball is a 120mm guided mortar bomb with extended range suitable for 121-caliber mortars. It has a dual seeker combining semi-active laser homing and GPS-based guidance. Its special aerodynamic design provides almost twice the range of conventional 120mm mortar projectiles (approx. 15 km). The Fireball is intended for surgical first strike capability even in urban areas where it uses a steep dive angle to minimize collateral damage. It can use a different warheads and fuzes against a wide spectrum of targets such as soft targets (fragmentation), armor (piercing), bunkers and buildings (penetration). It can be launched from both rifled and smoothbore mortars.

Ground Specifications
Range 15.0 km
Overview (Deagel)
Group Projectiles
Status Active
Also Known As Fireball
Origin Israel
Contractor Elbit Systems
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) 2004
Total Production ?
Specifications (Deagel)
Performance — Max Range 15,000 meter
Details
Country of Origin Israel
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Operators (1)
Israel
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