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Since then, it has been further developed and evolved into the Python-4, Python-5, Derby and also, the SPYDER, an advanced ground-based air-defence system. Currently, the missiles are in service with the armed forces of over fifteen countries from around the world.
Python-3: Infrared homing Short-range used in F-5M Tiger II: Operational range: 15 km Israel: Python-4: Infrared homing Short-range used in F-5M Tiger II: Operational range: 15 km Germany: IRIS-T: Infrared homing Short-range used in F-39E/F Gripen: Operational range: 30 km Israel: Derby: Beyond-visual-range missile: used in F-5M Tiger II ...
A3SM (Mistral missile) submarine mast VSHORAD system; A3SM (MICA missile) SLAM; A-135 ABM; A-235 ABM; A-3; A-35 ABM; A-4; A-9; AA-1 Alkali (NATO reporting name for the Kaliningrad K-5) AA-2 Atoll (NATO reporting name for the Vympel K-13) AA-3 Anab (NATO reporting name for the Kaliningrad K-8) AA-4 Awl (NATO reporting name for the Raduga K-9)
The system is fitted atop a Tatra truck, a Mercedes-Benz Actros truck, a MAN TGS truck, Scania P-series truck, Dongfeng truck, or a TELAR. It implements the Python-5 and Derby missiles of the same company. The SPYDER launcher is designed to fire Python-5 and Derby surface-to-air missiles which share full commonality with the air-to-air missiles.
The performance of Israeli Python-3 anti-air missile in the Lebanon conflict was observed by the Chinese military, People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) was reportedly impressed with this missile, and paid for licensed production as the PL-8 AAM in the 1980s, with the plan of producing the Python-3 with 100% local components approved by the PLAAF in 1982. [1]
On September 4, 2024 Christine Wormuth, the secretary of the US Army, said that the deployment of a Multi-Domain Task Force to Japan, which includes Typhon missile system, had been discussed during her visit. [12] On December 23, 2024 the Philippine Military announced that they plan on acquiring the Typhon missile system. [13]
The United States has no immediate plans to withdraw a mid-range missile system deployed in the Philippines, despite Chinese demands, and is testing the feasibility of its use in a regional ...
With its 360° interception capability, as an integrated missile and weapon control system (WCS), it can identify and neutralize threats coming from all directions. Even though a short-range air defense missile was the original goal, the VL-SRSAM is a medium-range air defense system. Its attack range of 40 km has been increased to 80 km.