The IRIS-T (infrared imaging system tail/thrust vector-controlled) is a family of short range infrared homing air-to-air and short to medium range surface-to-air missiles. It is also called AIM-2000. [16][17]

IRIS-T is a supreme short-range, incredibly maneuverable, all-aspect air-to-air missile. Equipped with an innovative infrared seeker, thrust-vector control and a dogfight optimized motor, you can engage any target from point-blank up to maximum range.

Oct 12, 2022 · Germany has delivered the first of four high-tech air-defense missile systems to Ukraine. The IRIS-T is designed to protect cities and armies from air attacks.

IRIS-T. The IRIS-T guided missile was developed as aircraft armament for air-to-air missions within a European cooperation program. The combination of thrust vector and aerodynamic control provides the missile with extremely high agility.

1 day ago · The IRIS-T is an air-to-air missile or a short-range surface-to-air missile equipped with an advanced infrared guidance system. Originally developed by Germany with six partner nations as a replacement for the AIM-9 Sidewinder, the IRIS-T also serves as the basis for the IRIS-T SL surface-to-air missile system.

Feb 22, 2024 · Diehl Defence, a leading defense company based in Germany, has recently unveiled the development of a new advanced version of the IRIS-T air defense missile system, named the IRIS-T SLX.

Sep 5, 2024 · The IRIS-T SLM system is a cutting-edge, agile solution designed to enhance Nato’s integrated air and missile defence architecture, specifically in providing short-range protection.

The IRIS-T is an extremely versatile, upgraded version of the AIM-9 Sidewinder. With low-cost implementation into prior systems and unmatched maneuverability compared to other missiles, the IRIS-T offers greater determent guarantees against …

Jan 31, 2025 · The IRIS-T (InfraRed Imaging System – Tail/Thrust Vector Controlled) is a European short-range air-to-air missile designed for aerial dogfights. It serves as one of the standard armaments for the Eurofighter Typhoon and Gripen fighter jets, and is also integrated into the F-16, Spain’s EF-18 Hornets, and F-5E Tigers.

IRIS-T features a roll-pitch (128x128) IR seeker with ±90° look angle for high off-boresight angle missile engagements. Engagements against targets in the rear hemisphere can be done successfully with the missile locked-on target after launch.