Rampage (missile)

This article is about the missiles of Israel. For the missiles of North Korea, see Hwaseong.

Rampage
The Rampage missile is the second from the bottom
Place of origin	Israel
Service history
Used by	Israeli Air Force Indian Air Force Indian Navy
Production history
Designer	Elbit Systems, Israel Aerospace Industries
Specifications
Mass	570 kg (1,260 lb)
Length	4.7 m (15 ft)
Diameter	306 mm (1.004 ft)
Warhead	Multi-EFP
Warhead weight	150 kg (330 lb)
Detonation mechanism	Radio proximity fuze, Blast fragmentation
Engine	Solid-propellant rocket
Propellant	Solid fuel
Operational range	150–250 km (93–155 mi)
Flight altitude	3,000–40,000 ft (910–12,190 m)
Maximum speed	350–550 m/s (Mach 1.0 – Mach 1.6)
Guidance system	INS + Altimeter + GPS + Two-way Datalink
Accuracy	10m CEP
Launch platform	F-16, F-15, F/A-18E/F, Eurofighter Typhoon, IAI Kfir, Sukhoi Su-30MKI, SEPECAT Jaguar, MiG-29K

The Rampage, initially named MARS (Multi-purpose, Air-launched Rocket System), is an air-to-surface missile developed by Israel Military Industries and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) derived from the EXTRA. It is a standoff weapon designed to hit high-value targets such as radar installations, communications centers, weapons storage facilities and airfields. ^{[1] [2] [3]}

Operational history

The Rampage was officially unveiled in June 2018 ^[4] and reportedly used for the first time in April 2019 in Syria. ^[5] As of July 2023, the Royal Air Force is looking at using Rampage missiles after donating Storm Shadow missiles to Ukraine. Rampage missiles are believed to be cheaper than Storm Shadow missiles and are more readily available. ^[6]

Israel

On 19 December 2024, the Israeli Air Force conducted airstrikes against the Houthis in Yemen with Rampage (mounted on F-16s) and the older Popeye (mounted on F-15s) missiles targeting ports and energy infrastructure at Sanaa. ^[7]

India

The Indian Armed Forces first acquired the Rampage missile in the wake of the 2020 Galwan clash. ^{[8] [9] [10]}

On 7 May 2025, India conducted Operation Sindoor against Pakistan; the Indian Air Force struck nine Pakistani sponsored terrorist camps across Pakistan in a coordinated, precision-led campaign causing extensive damage. Pakistani sponsored terrorist camps belonging to JeM and LeT in Bahawalpur and Muridke were extensively damaged using the Rampage missile as a part of the operation. ^{[11] [12] [13] [14] [15] [ better source needed ]}

India used many Rampage missiles along with Brahmos and Storm Shadow on 10 May 2025, during Operation Sindoor continuation, where Indian Air Force Jaguar fighter bombers and Sukhoi Su-30MKI and MIG-29 fighters struck 11 Pakistan Air Force Bases, including PAF Nur Khan, PAF Rafiqui, PAF Murid, PAF Sukkur, PAF Sialkot, PAF Rahim Khan Yar, Chunian, PAF Sargodha, PAF Skardu, PAF Bholari, and PAF Jacobabad. ^{[16] [17] [18] [19] [20] [ better source needed ]}

Even Rahim Khan Yar base was struck later and significantly damaged. ^{[21] [22]} A radar site at Pasrur was also struck by India. ^[23] The attack significantly damaged Pakistan's air-force infrastructure, with roughly 20% of it reported destroyed. Fighter jets, including those equipped with advanced technology, were destroyed during the strikes. Heavy casualties occurred at Bholari Air Base, where over 50 people were reportedly killed, including a squadron leader, Usman Yousuf, and several airmen, alongside the destruction of jets in hangars. ^[24]

At the base in Sukkur, a UAV Hanger was struck, causing it to completely collapse. ^{[25] [26]} Following the conflict, the IAF has reportedly planned to acquire a larger fleet of the missile under a fast-track route. There is a possibility of the licensed production of the missile in India as well. ^{[8] [9]}

Users

  India

• Indian Air Force: Integrated with Sukhoi Su-30MKI, MiG-29 and Jaguar fighter jets. ^[27]
• Indian Navy: Used on MiG-29K. ^{[28] [27]}

  Greece: To be used on its F-16. ^{[29] [30] [31]}

  Israel: ^[32]

• Operational missiles were showcased by the Israeli Air Force (IAF) on its official Twitter (X) page ^[33] in October 2024, integrated on board an F-16I. Rampage was alleged to have been used during a Deep Strike Mission to eliminate the Deputy Commander of Hezbollah's Radwan Forces, Mustafa Ahmad Shahdi.
• Operational missiles were showcased by the Israeli Air Force (IAF) and IDF Spokesperson, in December 2024, integrated onboard F-16I, as part of preparations for Israel's attack on Yemen's Sana'a Airport. ^[34]

See also

• Air LORA
• SkySniper

References

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External links

• Rampage Long Range Air-to-Ground Precise Strike Weapon. Israel Aerospace Industries
• Rampage Long-range precise air-to-ground supersonic missile Archived 17 February 2023 at the Wayback Machine . Elbit Systems