Iron Dome
Short-range air defense
Defence System
Lowest layer of Israeli air defense. Uses EL/M-2084 radar for tracking. Each battery has 3-4 launchers with 20 Tamir interceptors each.
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Specifications
| Classification | Short-range air defense |
| Operator | Israel (IAF) |
| Developer | Rafael |
| Also known as | Kipat Barzel |
| Range | 70 km |
| Kill Mechanism | Proximity-fused fragmentation |
| Intercept Phase | endoatmospheric (terminal) |
| Intercept Altitude | 0.1–10 km |
| Target Types | short_range_rocket, mortar, UAV, cruise_missile |
| Interceptor | Tamir |
| First Operational | 2,011 |
| First Combat Use | 2011-04 |