Rampage (missile)

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Rampage
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The Rampage missile is the second from the bottom
Place of originIsrael
Service history
Used by Israeli Air Force
Indian Air Force
Indian Navy
Production history
Designer Elbit Systems, Israel Aerospace Industries
Specifications
Mass570 kg (1,260 lb)
Length4.7 m (15 ft)
Diameter306 mm (1.004 ft)
WarheadMulti-EFP
Warhead weight150 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 altitude3,000–40,000 ft (910–12,190 m)
Maximum speed 350–550 m/s (Mach 1.0 – Mach 1.6)
Guidance
system
Mid-course: INS + altimeter with satellite guidance and two-way datalink
Terminal: Imaging infrared
Accuracy10 m 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 while the launch aircraft remains out of range of air defenses. [1] [2] [3] It 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]

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Operational history

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] On 10 May 2025, during Operation Sindoor, Indian Air Force Jaguar fighter bombers and Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighters struck the Pakistan Air Force Base Sukkur and further targets in Bahalwanpur and Muridke using Rampage missile as a part of the operation, during which 11 air bases across Pakistan were hit in a coordinated, precision-led campaign causing extensive damage. At this base, a UAV Hanger was struck, causing it to completely collapse. [10] [11] 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

Flag of India.svg  India

Flag of Greece.svg  Greece: Planned to be used on its F-16, weapon integration is in progress. [14] [15]

Flag of Israel.svg  Israel: [16]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "IMI offers Mars missile for multiple fighters". flightglobal.com. 25 July 2013. Retrieved 6 December 2017.
  2. ↑ "IMI develops air-launched missile that sounds familiar". upi.com. Retrieved 6 December 2017.
  3. ↑ iHLS News (31 October 2014). "Cost effective rocket for aircraft unveiled - iHLS". i-hls.com. Retrieved 6 December 2017.
  4. ↑ Israel Turns Artillery Rocket Into Supersonic ‘Rampage’ Air-Launched Stand-Off Weapon. The Drive/The War Zone. 11 June 2018.
  5. ↑ Let’s Talk About The Israeli "Rampage" Stand-Off Weapon Reportedly Used in Combat in Syria For The First Time. The Aviationist. 24 April 2019.
  6. ↑ Thomas Harding (1 July 2023). "UK targets Israeli Rampage missiles to replace Storm Shadows sent to Ukraine". The National News.
  7. ↑ Newdick, Thomas (19 December 2024). "Israeli Air Force Strikes Yemen With Popeye And Rampage Standoff Missiles". The War Zone. Retrieved 25 December 2024.
  8. 1 2 "After Op Sindoor, India plans major procurement of Israeli Rampage missiles". Business Standard . 23 August 2025. Retrieved 30 August 2025.
  9. 1 2 "After Operation Sindoor, IAF eyes big procurement of Israeli Rampage missiles". Moneycontrol. 23 August 2025. Archived from the original on 23 August 2025. Retrieved 30 August 2025.
  10. ↑ "IAF severely damaged 11 Pak airbases in May 8–10 military strikes — Nur Khan, Sargodha, Skardu among key targets". The Economic Times. 11 May 2025. Retrieved 12 May 2025.
  11. ↑ Kass, Harrison (15 May 2025). "Why Was India's SEPECAT Jaguar Fighter Involved in Operation Sindoor?". The National Interest. Retrieved 5 June 2025.
  12. 1 2 "'Used By Israel On Iranian Targets': Indian Air Force, Navy Induct 250 Km Range Supersonic 'Rampage' Missiles". Times Now. 27 April 2024. Retrieved 27 April 2024.
  13. ↑ THOMAS NEWDICK (6 December 2023). "Indian Navy MiG-29s Get Israeli Rampage Standoff Weapon". The War Zone.
  14. ↑ "Στα F-16 της Πολεμικής Αεροπορίας το λογισμικό για τους ισραηλινούς πυραύλους Rampage". 7 July 2024.
  15. ↑ Ιωαννίδης, Σταύρος (3 April 2025). "Νέα αντιαρματικά αναζητά ο Στρατός Ξηράς – Δοκιμή SPIKE LR2 στην Ελλάδα". Η ΚΑΘΗΜΕΡΙΝΗ (in Greek). Retrieved 7 June 2025.
  16. ↑ "Israeli F-16I Shown Loaded-Up With Four Rampage Stand-Off Missiles". The War Zone. 30 October 2024.
  17. ↑ "Israeli Air Force: "ELIMINATED: Deputy Commander of Hezbollah's Radwan Forces, Mustafa Ahmad Shahdi."". Twitter (X). 30 October 2024.
  18. ↑ עדכוני צה"ל (26 December 2024). המראת מטוסי הקרב לתקיפה בתימן | את"צ . Retrieved 8 January 2025– via YouTube.
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