Shafrir



Overview


Shafrir 2

Shafrir 2 missile on display in a museum on a Nesher fighter aircraft.
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Origin
Israel
Type
Short range air to air missile
Entered service
1966 for Shafrir 1
1969 for Shafrir 2
Status
Limited service
Development
1959 - mid 1960's
Developer
Israel - Rafael
Production
1963 - Late 1960's for Shafrir 1
Mid 1960's - 1978 for Shafrir 2
Producer
Israel - Rafael
Number produced
About 120 Shafrir 1
Over 925 Shafrir 2
Designations
Bidon, nickname for Shafrir 1
שפריר 1 | ושפריר 2
Notable users
Israel
Argentina
Taiwan

Details


Facts Shafrir-1 Shafrir-2
General
Origin
Israel
Type
Air to air missile
Dimensions
Length
2.5 m
Diameter
0.14 m
Wingspan
0.55 m
Weight
65 kg
Guidance
Terminal phase
Infrared homing seeker
10° off boresight acquisition
Rear aspect lock-on
Warhead
Type
Blast-fragmentation
Weight
11 kg
Fuse
Proximity and impact
Engagement envelope
Propulsion
Solid propellant rocket motor
Speed
Mach 2.5
Range
5 km maximum
2 km practical
G force
2 G

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