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Python 5

Python 5

Air-to-Air Missiles
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Basic Information
Name
Python 5
Designation
Python 5
Alternate Designation
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Equipment Type
Air-to-Air Missiles
Manufacturer
Rafael
Date of Introduction
2003
Description

The Python 5 is the latest member of the Python air-to-air missile family designed to engage enemy aircraft with a full sphere launch capability. It can be launched from very short to beyond visual ranges featuring excellent countermeasures resistance and great kill probability even against high maneuverable targets. It incorporates a new dual waveband imaging seeker, advanced computer architecture, INS, and IR Counter-Countermeasures. The Python 5 missile will be used in combination with the Derby Medium range air-to-air missile within the Air Force of Israel. The dual waveband seeker will enable Python 5 to engage small, low-siganture, low-flying targets even in adverse weather and cloudy environments.

Overview (Deagel)
Group Air-to-Air Missiles
Status Active
Origin Israel
Contractor Rafael
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) 2003
Total Production ?
Variants
Variant 1 Python 4
Variant 2 Python 5
Variant 3 Python-MR
Details
Country of Origin Israel
Category Air-to-Air Missiles
Air > Air-to-Air Missiles
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Related Equipment (1)
Operators (6)
Israel
India
Czech Republic
Chile
Singapore
Vietnam
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