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RAFAEL has used the Israel Defense ForcesÂ’ experience while designing and developing the SPYDER system. SPYDER is a state-of-the-art low-level, quick reaction Surface-to-Air Missile System capable of engaging aircraft, helicopters, UAVs and PGMs. It provides excellent protection to valuable areas, as well as first-class defense for forces located in the combat area.
The SPYDER system incorporates RAFAEL's most advanced, state-of-the-art Air-to-Air Missiles – the Derby, active radar (RF) missile and the Python-5, a dual band Imaging Infra Red (IIR) missile. Both missiles are the outcome of many years of research and development efforts utilizing the most modern technologies. SPYDER missiles have full commonality with the air-to-air missiles version.
The SPYDER launcher system is a 360ºxN electromechanical turret based unit. The system can launch missiles in slant method with two modes of operation: Lock-On-Before Launch (LOBL) and Lock-On-After-Launch (LOAL). This launching method enables the Lock-on-Before-Launch feature that cannot be achieved in vertical launch method. For this reason, many engagements can be carried out with the missile’s seeker locked on the target before launch. The advantages of LOBL are threefold:
• It allows the Squadron Commander to positively confirm that the missile is locked on the target prior to launch
• It increases the probability of kill (PK) for short range high manoeuvring targets.
• It also enables designated targets engagement by add-on optical sensors.
SPYDER is an innovative combination of RAFAEL's state-of-the-art missiles and IAI advanced C4I, high performance radar. The system is comprised of a truck-mounted Command and Control Unit (CCU) with Elta EL/M 2106 ATAR 3D surveillance radar and truck-mounted Missile Firing Units (MFU) equipped with both IIR and RF missiles. The surveillance radar has advanced ECCM capabilities and can simultaneously track multi-targets. The MFU carries any combination (IIR/RF) of four missiles on a rotatable launcher assembly. Wireless data link communication enables deployment of the MFUs at a distance from the CCU. The system's high mobility allows quick deployment and operational agility.
SPYDER system includes the following main components:
• Truck mounted Command and Control Unit (CCU) with mounted radar, IFF and communication equipment
• Truck mounted Missile Firing Units (MFU) and communication equipment
• Combination of Derby and Python-5 missiles (equipped with RF and IIR seeker heads respectively)
• Field Service Vehicle
• Missiles Supply Vehicle
• Ground support and special test equipment
• Built-in and add-on training equipment
A typical SPYDER Squadron consists of one Mobile Command & Control Unit (CCU) for its operation and four Mobile Firing Units (MFU). The CCU is equipped with surveillance radar and two operator's stations. Each MFU can carry up to four ready-to-fire missiles (RF or IIR) in any combination. The CCU controls the MFUs and supplies them with engagement data. The missiles can be fired either from the CCU in remote mode or from the CCU with the confirmation of the MFU operator.
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Derby test launch
Python-4 test launch
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Field Service Vehicle
