IRIS-T SLM

«IRIS-T SL»
Air defence (SAM)SHORAD — short rangeGermany2014In service

Ground-launched derivative of the IRIS-T AAM, 360° vertical launch with IIR seeker and datalink.

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IRIS-T SLM

IRIS-T SL

Ground-launched derivative of the IRIS-T AAM, 360° vertical launch with IIR seeker and datalink.

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Identity

Designation
IRIS-T SLM
Alias
IRIS-T SL
Manufacturer
Diehl Defence
Country
Germany
Year
2014
Category
Air defence (SAM)
All sub-types
SHORAD — short range
Status
In service

Performance

Range
40 km
Top speed
Mach 3
Guidance
IIR + datalink mid-course
Warhead
HE-frag 11.4 kg

Physical characteristics

Launch platform
TEL 8x8 con 8 canister VLS
Length
2.94 m
Launch weight
87.4 kg

Main operators

GermanySwedenEgittoUkraine

History

Diehl derived IRIS-T SL from the air-to-air missile of the same name, adding a rear booster and VLS canister for 360° vertical launch.

Since 2022 the system has been used in Ukraine with very high intercept rates against cruise missiles, Shahed-136 drones and loitering munitions.

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