Due to leaks of US intelligence documents, it was revealed which missiles Israel would use to attack Iran. This is the Jericho-2 medium-range ballistic missile. Israel is preparing to launch an attack with this missile on October 16, 2024. Although this missile does not have nuclear weapons.
Israel will use Jericho-2 conventional weapons to attack Iran. There are three variations of Jericho in Israel. The cruising ranges of the three are 500, 1500 and 4800 kilometers respectively. All three variants come in different sizes. Has range and speed. All three attack at hypersonic speeds. This means that Iran’s air defense systems will not be able to stop it.
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When the United States refused to sell Pershing-2 missiles, Israel began developing Jericho-2 missiles. Jericho-2 has been operational since 1989. These are included in Israel’s nuclear weapons arsenal. It is believed that the missile will be removed from the fleet in 2026. If war breaks out, Israel may also drop all its missiles at Iran and its enemies.
Jericho-3 is now Israel’s most powerful missile
Jericho-3 is an intercontinental ballistic missile. Can carry nuclear weapons. It has been deployed under Israeli security since 2011. Its weight is 30,000 kilograms. It is 15.5 meters long and can carry weapons weighing up to 1,300 kilograms. Its range is 11,500 kilometers.
If we talk about the Jericho-2 medium-range ballistic missile, it weighs 26,000 kg and is 14 meters long. It can install warheads weighing up to 1,000 kilograms. Its range is 1500 to 2000 kilometers. Both missiles are capable of carrying both conventional (non-nuclear) and nuclear weapons.
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When did the United States know about Israel’s nuclear program?
In 1960, Israel was working on a secret nuclear program. The details were provided to the U.S. government by a U.S. company official. This was revealed after years of covert operations. Israel has always adopted a policy of nuclear ambiguity. Nor would he say he had nuclear weapons. He won’t refuse either. But Israel is considered one of the world’s nuclear-weapon states.
What are the special differences between the missiles of the two countries?
Israel’s Jericho-3 missile has a longer range. Its range is further than Iran’s longest-range Khorramshahr missile. If we talk about accuracy, the accuracy of Iranian missiles is better because they have advanced guidance systems. Israel has a multi-layered air defense system. Iran’s power is smaller. This means that Israel must avoid a missile war. Iran’s chances of survival are smaller.