Rampage (missile) explained

Rampage
Origin:	Israel
Is Missile:	yes<-- Service history -->
Used By:	Israeli Air ForceIndian Air ForceIndian Navy
Designer:	Elbit Systems, Israel Aerospace Industries
Engine:	Solid-propellant rocket
Filling:	Multi-EFP
Detonation:	Radio proximity fuze, Blast fragmentation
Guidance:	Mid-course: INS + altimeter with satellite guidance and two-way datalink Terminal: Imaging infrared
Propellant:	Solid fuel
Accuracy:	10 m CEP
Launch Platform:	F-16, F-15, F/A-18E/F, Eurofighter Typhoon, IAI Kfir, Sukhoi Su-30MKI, SEPECAT Jaguar, MiG-29K

The Rampage, initially named MARS (Multi-purpose, Air-launched Rocket System), is an air-to-surface missile developed by Israel Military Industries and Israel Aerospace Industries derived from the EXTRA. It is a standoff weapon designed to hit high-value targets such as radar installations, communications centers, weapons storage facilities and airfields while the launch aircraft remains out of range of air defenses.^{[1] [2] [3]} It was officially unveiled in June 2018^[4] and reportedly used for the first time in April 2019 in Syria.^[5] As of July 2023, the Royal Air Force is looking at using Rampage missiles after donating Storm Shadow missiles to Ukraine. Rampage missiles are believed to be cheaper than Storm Shadow missiles and are more readily available.^[6]

Users

• Indian Air Force: Integrated with Sukhoi Su-30MKI, MiG-29 and Jaguar fighter jets.^[7]
• Indian Navy: Used on MiG-29K.^[8]

Planned to be used on its F-16, weapon integration is in progress.^[9]

^[10] Operational missiles were showcased by the Israeli Air Force (IAF) on its official Twitter (X) page^[11] in October 2024, integrated onboard an F-16I. Rampage was alleged to have been used during a Deep Strike Mission to eliminate the Deputy Commander of Hezbollah's Radwan Forces, Mustafa Ahmad Shahdi.

See also

• Air LORA
• SkySniper

External links

• Rampage Long Range Air-to-Ground Precise Strike Weapon. Israel Aerospace Industries
• Rampage Long-range precise air-to-ground supersonic missile. Elbit Systems

Notes and References

1. Web site: IMI offers Mars missile for multiple fighters. 25 July 2013. flightglobal.com. 6 December 2017.
2. Web site: IMI develops air-launched missile that sounds familiar. upi.com. 6 December 2017.
3. Web site: Cost effective rocket for aircraft unveiled - iHLS. iHLS News. 31 October 2014. i-hls.com. 6 December 2017.
4. https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/21448/israel-turns-artillery-rocket-into-supersonic-rampage-air-launched-stand-off-weapon Israel Turns Artillery Rocket Into Supersonic ‘Rampage’ Air-Launched Stand-Off Weapon
5. https://theaviationist.com/2019/04/24/lets-talk-about-the-israeli-rampage-stand-off-weapon-reportedly-used-in-combat-in-syria-for-the-first-time/ Let’s Talk About The Israeli “Rampage” Stand-Off Weapon Reportedly Used in Combat in Syria For The First Time
6. News: UK targets Israeli Rampage missiles to replace Storm Shadows sent to Ukraine . Thomas Harding . 1 July 2023 . The National News.
7. Web site: 2024-04-27 . 'Used By Israel On Iranian Targets': Indian Air Force, Navy Induct 250 Km Range Supersonic 'Rampage' Missiles . 2024-04-27 . Times Now . en.
8. News: Indian Navy MiG-29s Get Israeli Rampage Standoff Weapon . THOMAS NEWDICK . 6 December 2023 . The War Zone.
9. Web site: Στα F-16 της Πολεμικής Αεροπορίας το λογισμικό για τους ισραηλινούς πυραύλους Rampage . 7 July 2024 .
10. Web site: 30 October 2024 . Israeli F-16I Shown Loaded-Up With Four Rampage Stand-Off Missiles . The War Zone.
11. Web site: 30 October 2024 . Israeli Air Force: "ELIMINATED: Deputy Commander of Hezbollah’s Radwan Forces, Mustafa Ahmad Shahdi." . Twitter (X).