What We Know About the "Rampage" Missile Used by Israel Against Iran

Hebrew media reported that the missile used by Israel in the attack on an Iranian military base near Isfahan is the Israeli air-to-ground "Rampage" missile. The Israeli Broadcasting Authority stated that the "Rampage" missile was identified through images of its debris and the damage inflicted on the military base, according to the Times of Israel. The missile is approximately 4.7 meters long and can fly faster than sound, making it difficult for some air defense systems, such as the Iron Dome, to detect and intercept it. The missile weighs over half a ton and was announced in 2018; it is designed to penetrate fortified defenses and protected areas, such as shelters, military communication centers, ammunition depots, and air defense systems. The Aviationist, a site specializing in aviation sciences, indicates that the missile is designed to be launched from "F-15," "F-16," and "F-35" aircraft, which are the main aircraft in the Israeli Air Force. The site adds that the missile operates in all weather conditions and can be launched from high or low altitudes. It notes that the pilot transmits the target coordinates from the aircraft's systems to the missile, and once launched, the missile functions with a "fire-and-forget" technology, meaning it tracks the target until impact.