IRIS-T

Status: Current

Category: Air-to-Air

Description:

The IRIS-T (Infra Red Imaging System Tail/Thrust Vector-Controlled)short range air-to-air missile (SRAAM) was selected by the South African Air Force to equip the Gripen fighter aircraft. The IRIS-T was chosen to arm the SAAF Gripen as an interim solution until the local missile development - the V3E A Darter - will be operational.

Armscor placed a contract for the procurement of IRIS-T in the second half of May 2008. In the course of 2009, the IRIS-T missile will be fully operational with the Gripens of the South African Air Force. The Swedish Air Force operates the IRIS-T missile on its Gripens as well.

The IRIS-T is a six nation program under German lead with Diehl BGT Defence acting as industrial prime contractor. Diehl BGT Defence is supported in South Africa by Aerospace Consulting and Services GmbH.

High ECM-Resitance, target discrimination and flare suppression and extreme close-in fight capability (60 g, 60°/s) and 5 to 8 times longer head-on firing range than Sidewinder AIM-9L. Even targets behind the launching aircraft can be destroyed successfully by IRIS-T. It utilizes a solid-propellant rocket motor.

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