Israel Rafael Advanced Defense Systems
Spike SR
A short-range, lightweight, man-portable member of the Israeli Spike anti-tank guided missile family, designed for infantry squads needing a low-weight fire-and-forget capability against armor and fortified positions at short range.
In service since 2015
Compiled from public sources ·primary reference ↗ ·last verified 2026-07-02
2
km range
0.5
Mach
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
Operator data not public
In service since 2015. 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. | 0.5 Mach |
|---|---|
| Range Maximum distance: ferry range for aircraft, operational range for vehicles, maximum engagement distance for missiles. Higher means more standoff or persistence. | 2 km |
Firepower
Armament, payload and guidance.
| Warhead type Blast-fragmentation, shaped charge (HEAT), penetrator, thermobaric or nuclear-capable. | Tandem-charge HEAT |
|---|---|
| Guidance How the weapon finds its target: inertial, GPS/GLONASS, active/semi-active radar, infrared, laser, TV, wire. | Electro-optical/infrared homing, Lock-on before launch |
Physical
Dimensions, weight and crew.
| Length Overall length including gun/probe where applicable. | 0.9 m |
|---|---|
| Combat weight Fully loaded weight. Lighter eases transport and bridging limits; heavier often means more armor. | 9 kg |
Propulsion
Engine, power and fuel.
| Propulsion type Turbofan, turboshaft, diesel, gas turbine, solid-fuel rocket, ramjet… | Solid-fuel rocket |
|---|
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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What is the range of the Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Spike SR? +
The Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Spike SR has a maximum range of 2 km.
How much does the Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Spike SR weigh? +
The Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Spike SR has a combat weight of 9 kg.
What is the Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Spike SR used for? +
The Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Spike SR is a missile typically used for anti armor.
How much does the Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Spike SR cost? +
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Spike SR: Unit cost not publicly disclosed. Defense program costs are rarely fully public and vary by contract and configuration.
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