Nimrod (guided weapon)
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| Country of origin |
 Israel
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| Manufacturer | Israel Aerospace Industries |
| development | circa 1990 |
| Technical specifications | |
| length | 2650 mm |
| diameter | 180 mm |
| Combat weight | 100 kg |
| span | 400 mm |
| drive | Solid rocket motor |
| speed | Mach 0.8 |
| Range | 26 km |
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| steering | laser |
| Warhead | 15 kg HE |
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The Nimrod is a missile that can be used as an air-to-surface or surface-to-surface missile . It was developed and manufactured by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI).
History and technology
Israel Aircraft Industries MBT Weapon Systems Division began developing the Nimrod around 1990. It was designed as a semi-active laser-guided anti-tank weapon (ATGW) with day / night capabilities. The Nimrod can also be used as an anti- ship missile . The solid rocket motor allows her a range of 26 km at Mach 0.8.
The rocket is kept in a sealed container that doubles as a launch pad. The total weight of the rocket with canister is 150 kg. It was already mounted on an AMX-13 light tank . In Colombia, it is used on the M462 Abir in a group of four missiles mounted on the rear loading area. In Israel it is primarily used on the Sikorsky S-65 C Yas`ur to support various special forces.
Versions
Nimrod 2
The Nimrod 2 is a rocket that has a seeker head with dual-mode laser + GPS. It has a range of 36 km and can be fired from a mobile launch platform. The warhead weighs 14 kg and it can be equipped with different warheads for a variety of targets.
Nimrod 3
The Nimrod 3 has a range of 10 to 50 km and a warhead that now weighs 50 kg. Otherwise it is constructed like the Nimrod 2.
Mikholite
A smaller and lighter version designed for armed drones . It weighs 20–30 kg and has a range of 10 km.
Countries of operation
Weapon platforms
- AMX-130
- Sikorsky S-65C Yas`ur
- F-16
- M462 Abir