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Sparrow Targets TM

Air-Launched Ballistic Targets


Silver Sparrow

Blue Sparrow

Black Sparrow

Step forward to test readiness

Benefits Sparrow Targets Quick Test Readiness


Sparrow targets simulate trajectories, Target mission preparation and
Salvo/Raid capability using re-entry maneuvers and signatures verification are quick and simple.
target adapter on the launch of various Ballistic Missiles. Targets Target operational software is
aircraft include the short-range Black easily loaded during pre-flight
Sparrow and the medium-range procedures. This enables a dramatic
Air-launched, providing test Blue Sparrow and Silver Sparrow. time reduction in achieving test
scenario flexibility They were selected by the Israeli readiness.
Ministry of Defense for testing the
Affordable target & presentation Target Descriptions
US/Israeli Arrow Missile Defense
Multiple threat representation Systems. The Black Sparrow was Black Sparrow simulates unitary
also selected by a foreign country. short-range theater Ballistic Missiles
Test ready in less than 3 months The Sparrow targets can be supplied such as the SCUD-B.
as a “target in the air” according to It has performed very successfully
customer requirements. in a series of fly-out and inter-
ception test missions where various
Flexible Test Capabilities trajectories and re-entry maneuvers,
Sparrow targets offer medium to were carried out.
high fidelity threat representation
and a comprehensive response to Blue and Silver Sparrow simulates
BMD sensor and interceptor test unitary and separable medium
and training requirements. They to long-range theaters such as
can be launched above land and SCUD-C/D, Shihab and others.
over sea, providing test scenario Both targets use the same RV,
flexibility. The target systems are incorporating a redundant
easily adaptable to test range Autonomous Flight Termination
requirements due to adjustable System and a 3-axis Attitude
trajectories, telemetry, radar Control System. Blue Sparrow
transponders and Flight Termination performed flawlessly in all its
System. missions so far.
Sparrow
Selectable Threat Representation
Suitable targets for all BMD systems

Target Types & Separation Requirement Trajectory types Re-entry types


H
Silver Sparrow
Blue Sparrow Ballistic
Black Sparrow Black Sparrow

Barrel Roll
Blue Sparrow Common, Separable
Re-entry Vehicle

Maneuvering
Silver Sparrow
Range

Technical Specifications Modular Target Components

Black Sparrow Blue Sparrow Silver Sparrow Modular warhead types,


selectable according to test mission:
Threat SCUD-B SCUD-C/D SCUD-C/D
representation Shihab
Target Length 4.85 m 6.51 m 8.39 m

Propulsion Single Stage Solid Rocket Propellant Water High Explosive Inert

Pre-launch weight 1,275 kg 1,900 kg 3,130 kg

Navigation system INS / GPS GPS and Dual INS

Attitude Control N/A 3-axis, cold-gas,


System mounted on RV
Telemetry system 2-channels, omni-coverage

Flight Termination Dual Dual Redundant with


System Redundant Autonomous System

Avionics & Nose- Common to all targets


Cone Payload

Re-entry Vehicle Not Separable Common Configuration


(nose-cone, electronics and
ACS Section) Air and C4ISR Systems Division
Tel: (972)73-336-8503 Fax: (972)73-336-6257
E-mail: c4isr_mkt@rafael.co.il
HQ Tel: (972)73-335-4174 Fax: (972)73-335-4657
SPARROW/UNC/49803 - 0511/32/17 Graphic Design Dep/081 E-mail: intl-mkt@rafael.co.il www.rafael.co.il

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