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Gabriel
Israel's original sea-skimming anti-ship missile family, first used operationally in the 1973 war and continuously modernized (Gabriel V) with improved seekers and range for shipborne and coastal defense roles.
In service since 1970 · 10 operator countries
Compiled from public sources ·primary reference ↗ ·last verified 2026-07-02
200
km range
0.9
Mach
150
kg warhead
Pricing: Unit cost not publicly disclosed
Procurement snapshot
Availability & export
Israeli export-licensed
Israeli MoD (DECA/SIBAT) licensing; active export programme.
Channel: Direct commercial / G2G
Fielded & proven
Established · 10 operators
In service since 1970. Status: active.
Lifecycle cost (est.)
No public unit price to model from. Why so few systems publish one →
Interoperability
No standardised NATO calibre / datalink detected in public specs.
Derived guidance from public data, export regime by country of origin, lifecycle from the GAO ~30% acquisition rule. Verify eligibility, pricing and offsets with the manufacturer and your acquisition authority.
Full specifications
Performance
Speed, range, altitude and engagement capability.
| Max speed (Mach) Maximum speed as a multiple of the speed of sound. Mach 2+ is typical for air-superiority fighters. | 0.9 Mach |
|---|---|
| Range Maximum distance: ferry range for aircraft, operational range for vehicles, maximum engagement distance for missiles. Higher means more standoff or persistence. | 200 km |
Firepower
Armament, payload and guidance.
| Warhead Warhead mass. Heavier generally means larger effect radius, at the cost of range. | 150 kg |
|---|---|
| Warhead type Blast-fragmentation, shaped charge (HEAT), penetrator, thermobaric or nuclear-capable. | Semi-armor-piercing blast-fragmentation |
| Guidance How the weapon finds its target: inertial, GPS/GLONASS, active/semi-active radar, infrared, laser, TV, wire. | Active radar homing, Inertial mid-course |
Physical
Dimensions, weight and crew.
| Length Overall length including gun/probe where applicable. | 4.7 m |
|---|---|
| Combat weight Fully loaded weight. Lighter eases transport and bridging limits; heavier often means more armor. | 580 kg |
Propulsion
Engine, power and fuel.
| Propulsion type Turbofan, turboshaft, diesel, gas turbine, solid-fuel rocket, ramjet… | Turbojet with solid-fuel booster |
|---|
Program
Cost, production scale and operators.
| Operator countries Number of countries operating the system. More operators means broader support ecosystem. | 10 |
|---|
Specifications compiled from public Israel Aerospace Industries and reference sources ↗. Published defense figures are approximations, treat comparisons as directional. Last verified 2026-07-02.
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What is the range of the Israel Aerospace Industries Gabriel? +
The Israel Aerospace Industries Gabriel has a maximum range of 200 km.
How much does the Israel Aerospace Industries Gabriel weigh? +
The Israel Aerospace Industries Gabriel has a combat weight of 580 kg.
What is the Israel Aerospace Industries Gabriel used for? +
The Israel Aerospace Industries Gabriel is a missile typically used for anti ship.
How many countries operate the Israel Aerospace Industries Gabriel? +
The Israel Aerospace Industries Gabriel is operated by 10 countries.
How much does the Israel Aerospace Industries Gabriel cost? +
Israel Aerospace Industries Gabriel: Unit cost not publicly disclosed. Defense program costs are rarely fully public and vary by contract and configuration.
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