Barak 1 Explained

Is Missile:yes
Barak I
Origin:Israel
Type:Short range surface-to-air missile
Manufacturer:Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) &<br> Rafael Advanced Defense Systems
Weight:98kg (216lb)[1]
Length:2.1m (06.9feet)
Diameter:170mm
Wingspan:685mm
Speed:Mach 2.1 (720m/s)
Vehicle Range:NaN1NaN1
Altitude:5.5km (03.4miles)
Filling:22kg (49lb) blast fragmentation warhead
Guidance:Radar CLOS guidance
Detonation:Proximity fuse
Launch Platform:Surface Ship

Barak (Hebrew: ברק, lightning) is an Israeli surface-to-air missile (SAM) designed to be used as a ship-borne point-defense missile system against aircraft, anti-ship missiles, and UAVs.

Design

The Barak SAM system is designed to replace or complement gun-based CIWS platforms, such as the Phalanx CIWS, with a more flexible and longer-range SAM. The missiles are mounted in an eight cell container (which requires little maintenance) and are launched straight up. The Barak SAM system's launcher uses a compact vertical launching system, with an 8-cell module weighing 1700kg (3,700lb). Fire control is provided by an equally compact C3I system that weighs 1300kg (2,900lb), which can either operate independently or in conjunction with other on-board sensors. Its C3I radar system provides 360-degree coverage and the missiles can take down an incoming missile as close as 500m (1,600feet) away from the ship. Each Barak system (missile container, radar, computers and installation) costs about $24 million.

The system is designed to defend against aircraft and anti-ship missiles, including sea-skimming missiles.[2]

Flight test

The missile was tested on 24 March 2017 by the Indian Navy from during Operation Readiness Inspection in the Arabian Sea.[3] [4] [5]

Operators

Indian Barak Missile scandal

See also: Barak Missile scandal.

On 23 October 2000, contracts were signed between the Government of India to procure seven Barak 1 systems for a $199.50 million and 200 missiles for $69.13 million reportedly over the objects of various groups, including A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, the head of the Defence Research and Development Organisation. While some objections were of a procedural nature, Indian Navy chief Admiral Sushil Kumar was investigated for why the objections that the deal was overpriced and processed on a single-tender basis were not considered.

On 24 December 2013, after investigating for more than seven years, the Central Bureau of Investigation closed the case and filed a report in court that it did not find any evidence on the allegations.[9] [10] [11] A day before, on 23 December, Minister of Defence A. K. Antony approved the procurement of an additional 262 Barak 1 missiles for .[12]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Barak missile . PDF. Rafael.co.il . 2012-11-18 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120229144453/http://www.rafael.co.il/marketing/SIP_STORAGE/FILES/9/769.pdf . 29 February 2012.
  2. News: Venkatesan . V. . Dubious deal . dead . https://archive.today/20131222101906/http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/thscrip/print.pl?file=20061103001804100.htm&date=fl2321/&prd=fline& . 22 December 2013 . 22 December 2013 . The Hindu.
  3. News: Connolly . Amy R. . 25 March 2017 . Indian navy successfully test fires surface-to-air missile from aircraft carrier . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20170325131237/http://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2017/03/25/Indian-navy-successfully-test-fires-surface-to-air-missile-from-aircraft-carrier/8191490439662/ . 25 March 2017 . 26 March 2017 . UPI . en.
  4. News: 24 March 2017 . Indian Navy fires SAM Missile system from aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20170325090430/http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-indian-navy-fires-sam-missile-system-from-aircraft-carrier-ins-vikramaditya-2367197 . 25 March 2017 . 26 March 2017 . Daily News & Analysis . en-US.
  5. Web site: Bedi . Rahul . 30 March 2017 . Indian Navy launches Barak-1 from carrier . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20170602183227/http://www.janes.com/article/69150/indian-navy-launches-barak-1-from-carrier . 2 June 2017 . 31 March 2017 . Janes.
  6. Web site: January 2010 . Israel Missile Chronology . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20231030175112/https://www.nti.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/israel_missile.pdf . 30 October 2023 . Nuclear Threat Initiative.
  7. News: Bhatnagar . Gaurav Vivek . 24 December 2013 . Four major acquisitions for the Navy and the Army approved . live . https://archive.today/20131223215121/http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/four-major-acquisitions-for-the-navy-and-the-army-approved/article5494688.ece . 23 December 2013 . 24 December 2013 . The Hindu.
  8. News: Pandit . Rajat . 23 December 2013 . Defence ministry finally clears Barak missile deal with Israel . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20231004095452/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Antony-finally-clears-long-pending-controversial-deal-for-Israeli-Barak-missiles/articleshow/27799672.cms . 4 October 2023 . 23 December 2013 . The Times of India.
  9. News: 24 December 2013 . CBI files closure report . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20140107083054/http://www.firstpost.com/india/cbi-files-closure-report-in-barak-missile-deal-1305161.html . 7 January 2014 . 24 December 2013 . Firstpost.
  10. Web site: 24 December 2013 . CBI files closure report in Barak missile deal . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20231229182244/https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/cbi-files-closure-report-in-barak-missile-deal-113122400798_1.html . 29 December 2023 . 24 December 2013 . Business Standard.
  11. News: Sharan . Abhishek . 21 December 2013 . Israel rejects bribery charge, Barak missile probe may end . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20131221234527/http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/israel-rejects-bribery-charge-barak-missile-probe-may-end/article1-1165218.aspx . 21 December 2013 . 22 December 2013 . Hindustan Times.
  12. News: 24 December 2013 . Government clears way for Israeli-made Barak missiles . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20231229183313/https://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-government-clears-way-for-israeli-made-barak-missiles-1939995 . 29 December 2023 . 7 January 2014 . DNA India.

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