Wind Demon is an Israeli long-range air-to-surface cruise missile developed by IAI. The missile is designed to neutralize a wide range of targets at long ranges with minimal resources.[1] The cruise missile was first unveiled at the Farnborough Air Show on 22 July 2024.[2]
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An advanced missile equipped with an electro-optical homing warhead that provides high survivability, the Wind Demon is designed to meet the market demand for an effective and relatively inexpensive weapon that can be used for prolonged combat.[3]
Tactical and technical characteristics
edit- Flight range: > 200 km
- Weight: 140 kg
- Circular error probable : 1 m
- Guidance System: Electro-Optical (EO), IIR, HD VIS, Semi-Active Laser Homing, ATR and Man-in-the-Loop Control[1]
Description
editThe Wind Demon is launched from airborne platforms such as helicopters or fixed-wing aircraft and follows a predetermined mission plan to attack moving or stationary targets at ranges exceeding 200 kilometers. Flying at low altitudes, the Wind Demon avoids detection, disruption, and interception. The missile is capable of engaging both mobile and stationary targets.[3]
Operators can select fast/slow/fast speed profiles that allow them to react to high speeds or approach points of interest at low speed, all designed for the element of surprise and evasiveness.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c "Wind Demon. Affordable long range air to surface Cruise Missile". Retrieved 2024-07-23.
- ^ "IAI Unveils First Air-Breathing Cruise Missile At Farnborough". Retrieved 2024-07-23.
- ^ a b "התעשייה האווירית חושפת טיל שיוט חדש - WIND DEMON" (in Hebrew). Retrieved 2024-07-23.