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Israel Rafael Advanced Defense Systems
Spike NLOS
The longest-range member of the Spike anti-tank missile family, launched beyond line-of-sight from ground vehicles, helicopters or naval platforms and guided in flight via a fiber-optic or RF datalink. Its man-in-the-loop guidance allows operators to select and re-designate targets after launch.
In service since 1981 · 10 operator countries
Compiled from public sources ·primary reference ↗ ·last verified 2026-07-02
32
km range
8
kg warhead
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 1981. 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.
| Range Maximum distance: ferry range for aircraft, operational range for vehicles, maximum engagement distance for missiles. Higher means more standoff or persistence. | 32 km |
|---|
Firepower
Armament, payload and guidance.
| Warhead Warhead mass. Heavier generally means larger effect radius, at the cost of range. | 8 kg |
|---|---|
| Warhead type Blast-fragmentation, shaped charge (HEAT), penetrator, thermobaric or nuclear-capable. | Tandem HEAT / blast-fragmentation |
| Guidance How the weapon finds its target: inertial, GPS/GLONASS, active/semi-active radar, infrared, laser, TV, wire. | Electro-optical/infrared, Fiber-optic/RF datalink |
Physical
Dimensions, weight and crew.
| Length Overall length including gun/probe where applicable. | 1.6 m |
|---|---|
| Combat weight Fully loaded weight. Lighter eases transport and bridging limits; heavier often means more armor. | 71 kg |
Propulsion
Engine, power and fuel.
| Propulsion type Turbofan, turboshaft, diesel, gas turbine, solid-fuel rocket, ramjet… | Solid-fuel rocket |
|---|
Program
Cost, production scale and operators.
| Operator countries Number of countries operating the system. More operators means broader support ecosystem. | 10 |
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Specifications compiled from public Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and reference sources ↗. Published defense figures are approximations, treat comparisons as directional. Last verified 2026-07-02.
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Boeing AGM-86 ALCM Frequently asked questions
What is the range of the Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Spike NLOS? +
The Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Spike NLOS has a maximum range of 32 km.
How much does the Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Spike NLOS weigh? +
The Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Spike NLOS has a combat weight of 71 kg.
What is the Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Spike NLOS used for? +
The Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Spike NLOS is a missile typically used for anti armor, deep strike.
How many countries operate the Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Spike NLOS? +
The Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Spike NLOS is operated by 10 countries.
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