| Operator: |
Israel |
| Status: |
In Service |
| Number: |
The number in inventory is believed to be low considering its purpose as a target vehicle for ballistic missile defense. |
| Cost: |
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| Acquired: |
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| General Specs: |
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| Country of origin: |
Israel |
| Manufacturer: |
Rafael |
| Introduced: |
late 1990s |
| Class: |
Target Missile (High Explosive capable) |
| Range: |
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| Warhead: |
Water, High Explosive, Inert |
| Speed: |
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| Weight: |
2.2 lbs (1,275 kg) |
| Length: |
15.9 ft (4.85 m) |
| Diameter: |
1.7 ft (526 mm) |
| Propellant: |
Single Stage Solid Rocket Propellant |
| Guidance System: |
INS / GPS |
| Accuracy: |
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| Launch Platform: |
Air Launched |
| Combat history: |
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| Note: |
Black Sparrow simulates unitary short-range theater Ballistic Missiles such as the SCUD-B for testing the missile defense systems. Though capable of carrying a high explosive warhead, there is no evidence that it has ever hit a ground target. |
