Sky Sting
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| Sky Sting | |
|---|---|
 Sky Sting missile at Paris Air Show, 2023 | |
| Type | Beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile |
| Place of origin | Israel |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Rafael Advanced Defense Systems |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 170 kg (370 lb) est. |
| Length | 3.7 m (12 ft 2 in) est. |
| Diameter | 180 mm (7.1 in) est. |
| Warhead | HE |
Detonation mechanism | Proximity / impact fuze |
| Propellant | Three-pulse solid-propellant rocket motor |
Operational range | 250 km (160 mi; 130 nmi) est. |
| Maximum speed | Mach 5+[1] |
Guidance system | INS, two-way datalink, RF |
| References | Janes[2] |
Sky Sting, formerly known as Sky Spear, is a 6th generation long-range, beyond visual-range air-to-air missile developed by Rafael. It was unveiled at the Paris Air Show in 2023.[2][3]
The missile is powered by a three-pulse rocket motor, which allows it to engage targets at extreme ranges of up to 250km, surpassing similar missiles like the Meteor and PL-15.[4]
One of the missile's standout technological features is its advanced radio frequency (RF) seeker, outfitted with modern Electronic Counter-Countermeasures (ECCM). This ensures early and precise target acquisition even under heavy electromagnetic interference or in contested electronic warfare environments.[5]
