Enchanted Spear

The Enchanted Spear.. Photo: Israel Military Industries Ltd

 

The new Enchanted Spear artillery rocket can be fired from 40 km range and hit within 10 meters of its target

Israel Military Industries Ltd. (IMI) has developed an artillery rocket with a precise 40 km range. IMI reports that the new rocket, the Enchanted Spear, is able to hit a target with a precision of ten meters. The new device also includes a directive system based on GPS, and an advanced navigation system which is based on a miniature rocket engine.

In February 2010, IMI carried out a fire trial with the Enchanted Spear at a range of dozens of kilometers which achieved impressive data: The rockets hit very precisely, up to ten meters from the target.

During the last few years, the necessity for artillery aid to ground forces has become clear, especially during Operation Cast Lead whereby the IDF fired 7,500 shells as part of the ground firing forces’ operations. The Artillery Corps is planning on upgrading the accuracy of artillery shells in the near future. In the meantime, an officer of the IDF Army Headquarters explains that the IDF can be expected to purchase precise artillery rockets in the coming years.

The Enchanted Spear rocket is fired from the Pounder launcher, which was recently developed by IMI, and according to the company is considered to be at the technological forefront of artillery rocket launchers. The rocket is able to carry battle heads of different kinds, which can be adapted to the operational needs; it is also constructed to hit and destroy targets on the ground, such as artillery batteries, headquarters and infantry centers of the enemy.


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