Barak 1
Barak I | |
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Type | Short range surface-to-air missile |
Place of origin | Israel |
Production history | |
Manufacturer | Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) & Rafael Advanced Defense Systems |
Specifications | |
Mass | 98 kg (216 lb)[1] |
Length | 2.1 m (6.9 ft)[1] |
Diameter | 170 mm (6.7 in)[1] |
Wingspan | 685 mm (27.0 in)[1] |
Warhead | 22 kg (49 lb)[1] blast fragmentation warhead |
Detonation mechanism | Proximity fuse[1] |
Operational range | 0.5–12 km (0.3–7.5 mi)[1] |
Flight altitude | 5.5 km (18,000 ft)[1] |
Maximum speed | Mach 2.1 (720 m/s (1,600 mph))[1] |
Guidance system | Radar CLOS guidance |
Launch platform | Surface Ship |
Barak (
Design
The Barak SAM system is designed to replace or complement gun-based
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 INS Vikramaditya during Operation Readiness Inspection in the Arabian Sea.[3][4][5]
Operators
- Chile[6]
- India -
- Indian Navy: Total 15 warships of which 11 are operational, includes:
- INS Vikramaditya (Aircraft Carrier)[7]
- INS Viraat (Aircraft Carrier) -- decommissioned[8]
- Delhi-class destroyer -- INS Delhi (D61), INS Mysore (D60)
- Rajput-class destroyer -- INS Ranvir, INS Ranvijay
- Shivalik-class frigate[8]
- Brahmaputra-class frigate
- Godavari-class frigate (decommissioned)
- Indian Navy: Total 15 warships of which 11 are operational, includes:
- Israel[6]
- Singapore[6]
Indian 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.[2]
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 ₹880 crore (US$110 million).[8][12]
See also
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Barak missile" (PDF). Rafael.co.il. Archived from the original (PDF) on 29 February 2012. Retrieved 18 November 2012.
- ^ a b Venkatesan, V. "Dubious deal". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 22 December 2013. Retrieved 22 December 2013.
- ^ Connolly, Amy R. (25 March 2017). "Indian navy successfully test fires surface-to-air missile from aircraft carrier". UPI. Archived from the original on 25 March 2017. Retrieved 26 March 2017.
- ^ "Indian Navy fires SAM Missile system from aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya". Daily News & Analysis. 24 March 2017. Archived from the original on 25 March 2017. Retrieved 26 March 2017.
- ^ Bedi, Rahul (30 March 2017). "Indian Navy launches Barak-1 from carrier". Janes. Archived from the original on 2 June 2017. Retrieved 31 March 2017.
- ^ a b c "Israel Missile Chronology" (PDF). Nuclear Threat Initiative. January 2010. Archived (PDF) from the original on 30 October 2023.
- ^ Bhatnagar, Gaurav Vivek (24 December 2013). "Four major acquisitions for the Navy and the Army approved". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 23 December 2013. Retrieved 24 December 2013.
- ^ a b c Pandit, Rajat (23 December 2013). "Defence ministry finally clears Barak missile deal with Israel". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 4 October 2023. Retrieved 23 December 2013.
- ^ "CBI files closure report". Firstpost. 24 December 2013. Archived from the original on 7 January 2014. Retrieved 24 December 2013.
- ^ "CBI files closure report in Barak missile deal". Business Standard. 24 December 2013. Archived from the original on 29 December 2023. Retrieved 24 December 2013.
- ^ Sharan, Abhishek (21 December 2013). "Israel rejects bribery charge, Barak missile probe may end". Hindustan Times. Archived from the original on 21 December 2013. Retrieved 22 December 2013.
- ^ "Government clears way for Israeli-made Barak missiles". DNA India. 24 December 2013. Archived from the original on 29 December 2023. Retrieved 7 January 2014.
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