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The Jericho I was placed in service in the 1970s. However, it is unclear whether it remains in service.

Various sources have reported on the Jericho III. Its existence, however, cannot be confirmed.

Rafael, the maker of the Popeye cruise missile does not list its payload capacity. This estimate is based on reports that Israel possesses a 200kg nuclear warhead specifically designed to fit cruise missiles.



Israel Missile Capabilities
System  Type  Range  Payload  Status 
Lance  SRBM  130km  450kg  in service 
Jericho I  SRBM  500-650km  450-500kg  in service 
Jericho II  MRBM  1,500km  1,000kg  in service 
Shavit  SLV  N/A    in service 
Jericho III  IRBM  4,800km  unknown  in development 
Popeye  SLCM  200-350km  200kg  in service 
Harpoon  SLCM  120km  200-220kg  in service 

 

Updated April 2004



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