Engineering:Barak 1
| Barak I | |
|---|---|
 Barak 1 | |
| Type | Short range surface-to-air missile |
| Place of origin | Israel |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Israel Aerospace Industries & 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] |
| Warhead | 22 kg (49 lb)[1] blast fragmentation warhead |
Detonation mechanism | Proximity fuse[1] |
| Wingspan | 685 mm (27.0 in)[1] |
Operational range | 0.5–12 km (0.3–7.5 mi)[1] |
| Flight altitude | 5.5 km (18,000 ft)[1] |
| Speed | Mach 2.1 (720 m/s (1,600 mph))[1] |
Guidance system | Radar CLOS guidance |
Launch platform | Surface Ship |
Barak (Hebrew: ברק, lightning) is an Israeli surface-to-air missile (SAM) designed to be used as a ship-borne point-defense missile system against aircraft, anti-ship missiles, and UAVs.
Design
The Barak SAM system is designed to replace or complement gun-based CIWS platforms, such as the Phalanx CIWS, with a more flexible and longer-range SAM. The missiles are mounted in an eight cell container (which requires little maintenance) and are launched straight up. The Barak SAM system's launcher uses a compact vertical launching system, with an 8-cell module weighing 1,700 kg (3,700 lb). Fire control is provided by an equally compact C3I system that weighs 1,300 kg (2,900 lb), which can either operate independently or in conjunction with other on-board sensors. Its C3I radar system provides 360-degree coverage and the missiles can take down an incoming missile as close as 500 metres (1,600 ft) away from the ship. Each Barak system (missile container, radar, computers and installation) costs about $24 million.
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 - On 14 warships, including the Shivalik-class frigates and the aircraft carrier INS Viraat.[7] This system is already deployed on the Indian navy's third aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya.[8]
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$123 million).[7][12]
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 "Barak missile" (PDF). Rafael.co.il. http://www.rafael.co.il/marketing/SIP_STORAGE/FILES/9/769.pdf.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Venkatesan, V.. "Dubious deal". The Hindu. http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/thscrip/print.pl?file=20061103001804100.htm&date=fl2321/&prd=fline&.
- ↑ Connolly, Amy R. (25 March 2017). "Indian navy successfully test fires surface-to-air missile from aircraft carrier" (in en). UPI. http://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2017/03/25/Indian-navy-successfully-test-fires-surface-to-air-missile-from-aircraft-carrier/8191490439662/.
- ↑ "Indian Navy fires SAM Missile system from aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya" (in en-US). Daily News & Analysis. 24 March 2017. http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-indian-navy-fires-sam-missile-system-from-aircraft-carrier-ins-vikramaditya-2367197.
- ↑ Bedi, Rahul (30 March 2017). "Indian Navy launches Barak-1 from carrier". http://www.janes.com/article/69150/indian-navy-launches-barak-1-from-carrier.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 "Israel Missile Chronology". January 2010. https://www.nti.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/israel_missile.pdf.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Pandit, Rajat (23 December 2013). "Defence ministry finally clears Barak missile deal with Israel". The Times of India. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Defence-ministry-finally-clears-Barak-missile-deal-with-Israel/articleshow/27799672.cms.
- ↑ Bhatnagar, Gaurav Vivek (24 December 2013). "Four major acquisitions for the Navy and the Army approved". The Hindu. http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/four-major-acquisitions-for-the-navy-and-the-army-approved/article5494688.ece.
- ↑ "CBI files closure report". Firstpost. 24 December 2013. http://www.firstpost.com/india/cbi-files-closure-report-in-barak-missile-deal-1305161.html.
- ↑ "CBI files closure report in Barak missile deal". 24 December 2013. http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/cbi-files-closure-report-in-barak-missile-deal-113122400798_1.html.
- ↑ Sharan, Abhishek (21 December 2013). "Israel rejects bribery charge, Barak missile probe may end". Hindustan Times. http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/israel-rejects-bribery-charge-barak-missile-probe-may-end/article1-1165218.aspx.
- ↑ "Government clears way for Israeli-made Barak missiles". DNA India. 24 December 2013. http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-government-clears-way-for-israeli-made-barak-missiles-1939995.
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