Jericho
Jericho
Tactical Ballistic Missiles
Basic Information
Name
Jericho
Designation
Jericho
Alternate Designation
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Equipment Type
Tactical Ballistic Missiles
Manufacturer
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Date of Introduction
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Description
The Jericho is a Short Range Ballistic Missile developed based in French technology in the 1960s and deployed by Israel during the 1970s. It has a range of 500 kilometers carrying a 500 kg nuclear or chemical payload. Its primary role is to provide deterrence against Arab nations that could threaten Israel. It was retired from active service in the 1990s and replaced by the more capable Jericho II ballistic missile.
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Tactical Ballistic Missiles
Status
Retired - No Longer Operational
Origin
Israel
Contractor
Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd. (IAI)
Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
1971
Total Production
100
Specifications (Deagel)
Number of Stages
1
Number of Warheads
1
Dimensions — Diameter
0.80 meter
Dimensions — Length
13.4 meter
Mass — Warhead
500 kilogram
Mass — Weight
6,500 kilogram
Performance — CEP
1,000 meter
Performance — Max Range
500 kilometer
Variants
Variant 1
Jericho I
Variant 2
Jericho II
Variant 3
Jericho III
Details
Country of Origin
Israel
Sources
deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a000852
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
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