Missile LORA
Summary
| Category | Ballistic Missiles |
| Sub-type | Theater quasi-ballistic missile |
| Origin country | 🇮🇱 Israel |
| Manufacturer | Israel Aerospace Industries |
| Status | In service |
| Year of service | 2018 |
Technical specifications
| Warhead | High explosive, bomblets or high speed penetrator |
| Warhead weight | 570 kg (1,257 lb) |
| Diameter | 624 mm (24.6 in) |
| Length | 5,200 mm (204.7 in) |
| Weight | 1,600 kg (3,527 lb) |
| Range | 430 km (267 mi) |
| Max. speed | 6,174 km/h (Mach 6.2) |
LORA scale diagram
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Description
LORA (LOng Range Artillery) is a theater quasi-ballistic missile. Development of the system began in 2002. An air-launched variant, designated Air LORA, was unveiled in June 2024.
The missile utilizes a guidance suite consisting of inertial navigation, GPS, and TV terminal imaging. This configuration provides a circular error probable of 10 meters. Available warhead options include high explosive, submunitions, and a high-speed penetrator. The system is compatible with multiple launch platforms, including ground vehicles and maritime vessels via standard intermodal containers. The Air LORA variant is configured for deployment from aircraft.
The system is operated by Israel and Azerbaijan. In June 2018, Azerbaijan confirmed the acquisition of the missile system for its Land Forces. During the 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, Azerbaijani forces deployed the missile against a bridge in the Lachin corridor. While the target was initially reported as destroyed, subsequent evidence indicated the strike resulted in limited structural damage. India entered into an agreement in 2023 for domestic production of the missile under license. Greece reached an agreement to procure the system in December 2025 for use by both its army and air force, with initial deliveries expected to commence in 2026.