Diehl Defence IRIS-T SLM vs Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Iron Dome
Diehl Defence IRIS-T SLM and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Iron Dome are both air defense system, compared here on public specifications. The Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Iron Dome leads on engagement range (70 vs 40 km).
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Full spec sheet
 Diehl Defence IRIS-T SLM
Wins 5/8 |  Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Iron Dome
Wins 3/8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Max speed (Mach) (Mach) | 3 Mach ✓ | 2.2 Mach |
| Engagement range (km) | 40 km | 70 km ✓ |
| Engagement altitude (m) | 20,000 m ✓ | 10,000 m |
| Simultaneous targets | 8 | 15 ✓ |
| Firepower | ||
| Warhead (kg) | 11 kg ✓ | 11 kg |
| Sensors & avionics | ||
| Radar range (km) | 250 km ✓ | 100 km |
| Program | ||
| Unit cost (USD) | $150,000,000 | $50,000 ✓ |
| Operator countries | 5 ✓ | 4 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the longer engagement range? +
The Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Iron Dome has the longest engagement range at 70 km.
Which is cheaper? +
The Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Iron Dome has the lower public unit-cost figure at 50,000 USD. Treat this as directional, defense pricing varies by contract and configuration.
Which has the higher max speed (mach)? +
The Diehl Defence IRIS-T SLM has the higher max speed (mach) at 3 Mach.
Which has the higher simultaneous targets? +
The Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Iron Dome has the higher simultaneous targets at 15.
Which has the higher warhead? +
The Diehl Defence IRIS-T SLM has the higher warhead at 11 kg.
Which has the higher engagement altitude? +
The Diehl Defence IRIS-T SLM has the higher engagement altitude at 20,000 m.
Is the Diehl Defence IRIS-T SLM better than the Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Iron Dome? +
On the public specs we track, Diehl Defence IRIS-T SLM and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Iron Dome are closely matched, Diehl Defence IRIS-T SLM leads on max speed (mach), warhead, engagement altitude, while Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Iron Dome leads on engagement range, simultaneous targets, unit cost. See the full spec sheet for the metric-by-metric breakdown.
Where does this comparison data come from? +
Every figure in the table is sourced from public manufacturer pages, defense-ministry releases and reference publications, and is verifiable on each system's spec page. WeaponSpecs does not accept vendor placement.
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