| Wind Demon | |
|---|---|
| Type | Air-launched cruise missile |
| Place of origin | Israel |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2024–present |
| Used by | Israel Defense Forces |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Israel Aerospace Industries |
| Manufacturer | Israel Aerospace Industries |
| Produced | 2024 |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 140 kg |
Operational range | > 200 km |
Guidance system | Electro-Optical (EO), IIR, HD VIS, Semi-Active Laser Homing, ATR, Man-in-the-Loop |
| Accuracy | Circular error probable: 1 m |
Launch platform | Helicopters, fixed-wing aircraft |
Wind Demon is an Israeli long-range Air-launched cruise missile developed by IAI. The missile is designed to neutralize a wide range of targets at long ranges with minimal resources. [1] The cruise missile was first unveiled at the Farnborough Air Show on 22 July 2024. [2]
An advanced missile equipped with an electro-optical homing warhead that provides high survivability, the Wind Demon is designed to meet the market demand for an effective and relatively inexpensive weapon that can be used for prolonged combat. [3]
The Wind Demon is launched from airborne platforms such as helicopters or fixed-wing aircraft and follows a predetermined mission plan to attack moving or stationary targets at ranges exceeding 200 kilometers. Flying at low altitudes, the Wind Demon avoids detection, disruption, and interception. The missile is capable of engaging both mobile and stationary targets. [3]
Operators can select fast/slow/fast speed profiles that allow them to react to high speeds or approach points of interest at low speed, all designed for the element of surprise and evasiveness. [1]