The Indian Air Force is reportedly considering acquiring Israel Aerospace Industries’ AIR LORA air-launched ballistic missile to boost its long-range strike capabilities. This move comes after the successful use of the Rampage missile during Operation Sindoor, where the IAF struck 11 Pakistani air bases. While the Rampage has a range of 250 kilometers and needs direct aircraft deployment, AIR LORA offers an extended range of up to 400 kilometers, allowing precision strikes from beyond enemy air defense reach.
Deep stand-off precision for high-value targets
AIR LORA belongs to IAI’s LORA missile family and is classified as an Extended Range, Precise, Massive, Supersonic Weapon. It is designed to target well-defended sites like air force bases, naval vessels, command centers, and critical infrastructure. With a launch weight of 1,600 kilograms, the missile can be fired from IAF’s Su-30MKI aircraft, allowing operations from safe distances.
The missile travels at supersonic speeds and can hit targets within minutes of launch. Its precision, with a Circular Error Probable (CEP) of less than 10 meters, ensures it can strike targets with minimal collateral damage.
Autonomous operation and mission flexibility
AIR LORA is a fire-and-forget missile system that functions autonomously after launch. It does not require guidance from the aircraft once it is released. The missile can also change its target coordinates mid-flight, allowing adjustments during changing battlefield scenarios.
According to IAI, “AIR LORA addresses these operational challenges with unparalleled efficiency and precision.”
Advanced guidance and high survivability
The missile is equipped with GPS/INS navigation and strong anti-jamming features, which help it maintain accuracy even in environments where GPS signals are denied. It has a seekerless design and uses high-speed attack profiles and steep angles of impact to improve its chances of survival in air defense zones. The missile is also capable of operating in all-weather conditions.
Flexible integration across air platforms
AIR LORA can be integrated with multiple types of aircraft. It supports stand-alone configurations and also works with existing avionics systems on various platforms, both Western and Eastern. This allows for faster deployment and reduces the need for extensive training or new logistical setups.
Multiple warhead options for mission versatility
The missile can be fitted with different types of warheads, including blast fragmentation, general-purpose, and deep-penetration variants. These options allow it to meet a range of operational goals.
Deep stand-off precision for high-value targets
AIR LORA belongs to IAI’s LORA missile family and is classified as an Extended Range, Precise, Massive, Supersonic Weapon. It is designed to target well-defended sites like air force bases, naval vessels, command centers, and critical infrastructure. With a launch weight of 1,600 kilograms, the missile can be fired from IAF’s Su-30MKI aircraft, allowing operations from safe distances.
The missile travels at supersonic speeds and can hit targets within minutes of launch. Its precision, with a Circular Error Probable (CEP) of less than 10 meters, ensures it can strike targets with minimal collateral damage.
Autonomous operation and mission flexibility
AIR LORA is a fire-and-forget missile system that functions autonomously after launch. It does not require guidance from the aircraft once it is released. The missile can also change its target coordinates mid-flight, allowing adjustments during changing battlefield scenarios.
According to IAI, “AIR LORA addresses these operational challenges with unparalleled efficiency and precision.”
Advanced guidance and high survivability
The missile is equipped with GPS/INS navigation and strong anti-jamming features, which help it maintain accuracy even in environments where GPS signals are denied. It has a seekerless design and uses high-speed attack profiles and steep angles of impact to improve its chances of survival in air defense zones. The missile is also capable of operating in all-weather conditions.
Flexible integration across air platforms
AIR LORA can be integrated with multiple types of aircraft. It supports stand-alone configurations and also works with existing avionics systems on various platforms, both Western and Eastern. This allows for faster deployment and reduces the need for extensive training or new logistical setups.
Multiple warhead options for mission versatility
The missile can be fitted with different types of warheads, including blast fragmentation, general-purpose, and deep-penetration variants. These options allow it to meet a range of operational goals.
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