I-Derby

Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 2006
Total Production : ?

The I-Derby is a family of all-weather, air-to-air and surface-to-air missiles developed by Rafael featuring an active radar seeker with look-down and shoot-down capability. The I-Derby missile family also features lock-on before launch mode and programmable electronic counter-countermeasures (ECCM). The missile was fully tested, proved and deployed by the Israel Air Force in the mid 2000s.

Model Status Year Produced
I-Derby Active 2006 ?
I-Derby MR Active 2010 ?
I-Derby ER Active 2018 ?



I-Derby

Group : Air-to-Air Missiles
Status : Active
Also Known As : Derby
Origin : Israel
Contractor : Rafael
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 2006
Total Production : ?

The I-Derby beyond visual range (BVR) missile entered service with the Israel Air Force in the mid 2000s. The missile features an active radar seeker and can engage targets at ranges of up to 50 kilometers. The missile is intended to fit into light aircraft such as F-5, Mirage and F-16.

Operators
Country Status State Notes
BrazilActive ?
ChileActive ?
CzechiaPlanned ?
IndiaActive ?
IsraelActive ?
SingaporeActive ?
VietnamActive ?
Specifications
Notes
Dimensions
Diameter 0.16 meter
Length 3.6 meter
Wingspan 0.64 meter
Mass
Weight 118 kilogram
Performance
Max Range 50 kilometer



I-Derby MR

Group : Surface-to-Air Missiles
Status : Active
Also Known As : Derby with booster, Derby-MR
Origin : Israel
Contractor : Rafael
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 2010
Total Production : ?

The I-Derby MR, also known as the Derby with booster or Derby-MR, is an all weather, medium range, surface-to-air missile featuring derived from the I-Derby missile. It can shot down airborne threats at ranges of up to 35 km and flying at altitudes of up to 16,000 meters thanks to a rocket booster which enhances the range of the I-Derby missile. This missile was developed as part of the SPYDER-MR medium-range air defense system in the early 2010s.

Operators
Country Status State Notes
IsraelActive ?
Specifications
Notes
Performance
Max Range 35 kilometer
Target's Max Altitude 16 kilometer



I-Derby ER

Group : Air-to-Air Missiles
Status : Active
Origin : Israel
Contractor : Rafael
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 2018
Total Production : ?
Unitary Cost : USD $2.5 million

The I-Derby ER is a long-range air-to-air missile featuring kinematic improvements to extend its effective range to up to 100 kilometers. The missile keeps the I-Derby active radar seeker. Rafael is developing this missile to fit into F-5, Mirage, F-16, Gripen, F/A-50 and LCA. The missile is also intended for the SPYDER short and medium range air defense systems. The I-Derby ER missile is designed to destroy fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft, Unmanned Air Vehicles (UAVs), standoff weapons and cruise missiles.

Operators
Country Status State Notes
CzechiaActive 48
IndiaActive ?
IsraelActive ?
Specifications
Notes
Performance
Max Range 100 kilometer
Target's Max Altitude 20 kilometer

News

Thursday, 11 July, 2019
India Buying R-73, R-77 and Barak-8 Anti-Aircraft Missiles

New Delhi (Sputnik): The Indian Air Force (IAF) has expedited the process of acquiring air missiles in an attempt to fill the missile gap that was exposed during the dogfight

Friday, 14 July, 2017
Indian Air Force Fighter Jets to Get I-Derby ER Air-to-Air Missiles

India’s Tejas light combat aircraft is armed and ready with I-Derby missiles for downing other aircraft, according to The Diplomat.

Friday, 12 May, 2017
Indian Air Force Tejas Successfully Fires Derby Air-to-Air Missile

Tejas, the Light Combat Aircraft today successfully demonstrated an Air-to-Air Beyond Visual Range (BVR) missile firing capability by releasing Derby Air-to-Air BVR missile

Thursday, 7 October, 2004
FMS: Turkish Air Force Seeks to Modernize F-16 Fleet

The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) has notified the US Congress of a possible foreign military sale (FMS) to Turkey of an F-16 modernization package as well

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State Latest Known holdings/Original Procurement
Com - Date of Commissioning
Decom - Date of Decommissioning

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