MilitarySpike-LR/MR/ER
Missile Systemconfirmed
The Spike is an Israeli-developed series of man-portable anti-tank guided missiles (ATGM) and multi-purpose missiles. It employs electro-optical and fiber-optic guidance, allowing for fire-and-forget or fire-observe-and-update modes against various targets.
Specifications
| Type | Missile System |
| Origin | Israel |
| Manufacturer | Rafael Advanced Defense Systems |
| Introduced | 1997 |
| Status | In service |
| Speed | 648 km/h |
| Range | 8 km |
| Weight | 0.034 t |
History
Developed by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems in Israel and introduced in 1997, it has seen widespread adoption globally and is available in man-portable, vehicle, helicopter, and maritime variants.
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | — | confirmed |
| Israel | — | confirmed |
| Italy | — | confirmed |
| Germany | — | confirmed |
| Brazil | — | confirmed |
| Spain | — | confirmed |
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