Nimrod 3
Nimrod 3
Anti-Tank Guided Missiles
Basic Information
Name
Nimrod 3
Designation
Nimrod 3
Alternate Designation
—
Equipment Type
Anti-Tank Guided Missiles
Manufacturer
Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd. (IAI)
Date of Introduction
2008
Description
The Nimrod 3 is an extended range version of Nimrod anti-tank missile designed to engage armored targets, personnel and buildings with pinpoint accuracy at ranges of up to 50 kilometers. Its sophisticated guidance system is fitted with a semi-active laser and GPS seeker. The weapon carries a 50 kg warhead. IAI developed the Nimrod 3 based on the IMI 160mm artillery rocket. This weapon has been designed to be launched from multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS) with forward scouting teams equipped with laser designators directing the Nimrod 3 missiles. The Nimrod 3 is suitable for operations at day/night and its flight path can be set below the clouds.
Ground Specifications
Range
50.0 km
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Anti-Tank Guided Missiles
Status
Active
Origin
Israel
Contractor
Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd. (IAI)
Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
2008
Total Production
?
Specifications (Deagel)
Dimensions — Diameter
160 millimeter
Mass — Warhead
50 kilogram
Performance — Max Range
50 kilometer
Variants
Variant 1
Nimrod
Variant 2
Nimrod 3
Variant 3
Nimrod 2
Variant 4
Nimrod SR
Details
Country of Origin
Israel
Sources
deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a001040
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Operators (1)
Israel
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