Barak 8 vs Iron Dome
Overview
The Barak 8 and the Iron Dome are both Surface-to-Air missiles.
Range is 100 km for the Barak 8 vs 70 km for the Iron Dome. The Barak 8 reaches 2,470 km/h vs 2,717 km/h for the Iron Dome. The Barak 8 carries a 60 kg warhead vs 11 kg for the Iron Dome. Launch weight is 275 kg for the Barak 8 vs 90 kg for the Iron Dome. The Barak 8 uses Active radar homing guidance, while the Iron Dome relies on Electro-optic sensors.
Unit cost is $24M for the Barak 8 vs $0.15M for the Iron Dome. The Iron Dome entered service 5 years before the Barak 8 (2011 vs 2016).
| Indian-Israeli surface-to-air missile, 150 km range, uses active radar homing for guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇮🇳 India, 🇮🇱 Israel |
| Category | Surface-to-Air |
| Type | Surface-to-Air Missile |
| Manufacturer | Bharat Dynamics Limited |
| Service year | 2016 |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $24 million |
| Israeli surface-to-air missile, entered service in 2011, uses electro-optic sensors for guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇮🇱 Israel |
| Category | Surface-to-Air |
| Type | C-RAM and Short Range Air Defence System |
| Manufacturer | Rafael Advanced Defense Systems |
| Service year | 2011 |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $0.2 million |
| Range | 100.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 2.0 ◉ |
| Weight | 275 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 60.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 6.00 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 540 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Active radar homing |
| Warhead type | Hard kill proximity |
| Range | 70.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 2.2 ◉ |
| Weight | 90 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 11.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 3.00 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 160 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Electro-optic sensors |
| Warhead type | Proximity fuze |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the Barak 8 or Iron Dome?
The Barak 8 has a longer range at 100 km compared to the Iron Dome's 70 km.
Which is faster, the Barak 8 or Iron Dome?
The Iron Dome is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 2.2 compared to the Barak 8's Mach 2.0.
Which has a larger warhead, the Barak 8 or Iron Dome?
The Barak 8 carries a larger warhead at 60 kg compared to the Iron Dome's 11 kg.
Which is heavier, the Barak 8 or Iron Dome?
The Barak 8 is heavier at 275 kg compared to the Iron Dome's 90 kg.
Which is longer, the Barak 8 or Iron Dome?
The Barak 8 is longer at 6.00 meters compared to the Iron Dome's 3.00 meters.
What guidance systems do the Barak 8 and Iron Dome use?
The Barak 8 uses Active radar homing guidance while the Iron Dome uses Electro-optic sensors guidance.
Which entered service first, the Barak 8 or Iron Dome?
The Iron Dome entered service first in 2011, 5 years before the Barak 8 which entered service in 2016.