Dawn 7/10 Hamas forces fired thousands of rockets from the Gaza Strip and sent forces into the area controlled by Israel. Many rockets passed through Israel’s Iron Dome missile defense system and hit the target The strike left hundreds of people dead and homes damaged.
Historian military Russia and Director of the Air Defense Forces Museum Yury Knutov pointed out that although Iron Dome is a The air defense system is advanced and sophisticated, but still has loopholes and is easily exploited by the enemy.
First, an Iron Dome system can only protect a relatively small area (about 150km2).
Second Iron Dome is very effective against a small number of incoming targets all approaching from the same direction.
“In In case of a more intense attack consisting of at least about 100 Iron Dome missiles, it is usually ineffective and up to 90% of the missiles that pass through this system strike the targets,” said expert Knutov.< /p>
Expert Knutov also observed that Hamas militants deliberately launched a series of rockets from different directions seemingly to overwhelm Israel’s Iron Dome defense system.
>”When Iron Dome intercepted the first volley of rockets, the system was unable to cope with the second volley of rockets fired nearly a minute after the first volley. So the rockets from the second, third and fourth rounds will reach the target practically unhindered, Knutov said, arguing that this tactic essentially takes advantage of the system’s “ineffectiveness.” Iron Dome system.
Furthermore, an Iron Dome interceptor missile costs at least $20,000 while the missile is Palestinian-made – a threat that Iron Dome systems often have to deal with. – only costs about 2,000-3,000 USD each, Mr. Knutov added.
However, expert Knutov highly appreciates the capabilities of Iron Dome’s radar unit and the interceptor missiles that the air defense system He also noted that Iron Dome can determine whether an incoming missile poses a threat to a populated area or military installation. avoid wasting ammo on a rocket that may fall in a deserted area.
The Power of Iron Dome
Defense system Iron Dome missiles are said to play an important role in Israel’s efforts to intercept the “rain” of missiles from Gaza. Iron Dome is an air defense system developed by the United States. -content-name=”article-content-autolink” data-content-piece=”article-content-autolink_6132363afb044100119a1455″ data-content-target=”https://dantri.com.vn/lanh-doanh/doanh-nghiep. htm” data-track-content=”” href=”https://dantri.com.vn/lanh-doanh/doanh-nghiep.htm”>Israeli defense enterprise produces with support both in terms of American finance and technology.
This system was put into service with the Israeli army in 2011. Iron Dome is designed to intercept short-range missiles and artillery Separate systems called David’s Sling and Arrow are designed to deal with medium and long range threats including aircraft drones artillery and missiles.
Active Iron Dome The operation relies on a system of radar and analysis to determine whether a missile target poses a threat. This system only deploys interceptor missiles if it determines that the incoming missile is at risk of targeting a populated area or important infrastructure.
The interceptor missiles are launched vertically from a mobile launcher or fixed launcher. They are designed to intercept enemy missiles in the air, creating explosions and warning sirens.
However, some people believe that the Israeli government relies too much on the system. This and not investing appropriately in other defense systems such as bunkers.
Michael Herzog, a retired Israeli army general, also pointed out a disadvantage of the Iron Dome: this system is less more effective at ranges of 4km or less so extremely short range missiles can also be a threat.
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