More accurate, longer: The new Tammuz missile has been unveiled

According to Raphael, who is developing the anti-tank missile, its sixth generation will be able to reach a range of up to 50 kilometers compared to 32 today. In addition, its firing system will allow a barrage of several missiles and advanced image matching technology for attack.

Amir Bohbot

09/06/2022

Thursday, June 09, 2022, 5:00 p.m.

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In the video: An experiment in Tammuz - a 6th generation anti-tank missile (Photo: Rafael)

Rafael unveiled today (Thursday) the new Tammuz missile - with an increased launch range and advanced technological capabilities for discussing the impact.

According to the company, the new anti-tank missile is the first in the world from a sixth generation, and its firing system is capable of carrying a barrage

of several missiles simultaneously for a range of up to 50 kilometers - compared to the 32-kilometer range allowed to date.

"This unique capability allows for a significant increase in the range of targets fired at long range and thereby strengthens the element of surprise on enemy forces - an issue that is a significant operational aspect," it said.

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The new Tammuz missile fired by helicopter (Photo: Official website, Rafael spokeswoman)

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The new Tammuz missile in action (Photo: Official website, Rafael spokeswoman)

Also, the sixth generation will feature advanced image matching technology for attack.

This capability is based on unique image processing technologies and algorithms that allow the missile to receive, while flying, images of the target required to attack, locate and hit it with maximum accuracy and prevent accidental damage.

"Thus, if until now the Tammuz missile was launched at a landmark and the operator had to locate the target and aim the missile at it, then today with the help of images provided by various electro-optical sensors on a UAV, helicopter, plane and more, the missile locates the target alone. "This ability is especially needed in cases of attacking specific enemy quality targets, or when it is necessary to hit a target that is between similar objects in space such as a command tank located between several enemy tanks, a vehicle." "Specific moving between a number of other vehicles, a structure that is in a dense urban environment and the like."

In addition, it will be possible to transfer control of the missile from the platform from which it is launched to another platform located in the area of ​​operation.

Raphael explained that this capability is relevant to a variety of operational scenarios, as in the case where a helicopter launches the Tammuz missile in a space protected by an air defense battery and immediately afterwards has to change its position.

The control of the missile and its targeting can be transferred to a ground platform such as a light vehicle or an armored vehicle, located in the area and near the attack path.

The new Tammuz missile in action (Photo: Official website, Rafael spokeswoman)

The Tammuz missile is the first of Rafael's family of electro-optical home missiles, the Spike missiles, and is in operational use in the IDF and 39 other countries around the world. The 6th generation Tammuz was developed in light of the need to meet new and more complex requirements that arise from the operational space and thanks to uninterrupted technological innovation and a unique engineering capability for Rafael. "

Raphael's Director of Precise Tactical Weapons Systems, Zvi Marmor, said that "following the lessons of the Yom Kippur War, Raphael developed the first version of the Tammuz missile in the late 1970s, which was an operational and technological breakthrough. This is thanks to a combination of understanding and operational experience and global technological leadership. "

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