Rampage (missile)

This article is about the missiles of Israel. For the missiles of North Korea, see Hwaseong.

The Rampage, initially named MARS (Multi-purpose, Air-launched Rocket System), is an air-to-surface missile developed by Israel Military Industries and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) derived from the EXTRA. It is a standoff weapon designed to hit high-value targets such as radar installations, communications centers, weapons storage facilities and airfields while the launch aircraft remains out of range of air defenses.^[1][2][3] It was officially unveiled in June 2018^[4] and reportedly used for the first time in April 2019 in Syria.^[5] As of July 2023, the Royal Air Force is looking at using Rampage missiles after donating Storm Shadow missiles to Ukraine. Rampage missiles are believed to be cheaper than Storm Shadow missiles and are more readily available.^[6]

Rampage
The Rampage missile is the second from the bottom
Place of origin	Israel
Service history
Used by	Israeli Air Force Indian Air Force Indian Navy
Production history
Designer	Elbit Systems, Israel Aerospace Industries
Specifications
Mass	570 kg (1,260 lb)
Length	4.7 m (15 ft)
Diameter	306 mm (1.004 ft)
Warhead	Multi-EFP
Warhead weight	150 kg (330 lb)
Detonation mechanism	Radio proximity fuze, Blast fragmentation
Engine	Solid-propellant rocket
Propellant	Solid fuel
Operational range	150–250 km (93–155 mi)
Flight altitude	3,000–40,000 ft (910–12,190 m)
Maximum speed	350–550 m/s (Mach 1.0 – Mach 1.6)
Guidance system	Mid-course: INS + altimeter with satellite guidance and two-way datalink Terminal: Imaging infrared
Accuracy	10 m CEP
Launch platform	F-16, F-15, F/A-18E/F, Eurofighter Typhoon, IAI Kfir, Sukhoi Su-30MKI, SEPECAT Jaguar, MiG-29K

Operational history

Israel

On 19th December 2024, the Israeli Air Force conducted airstrikes against the Houthis in Yemen with Rampage (mounted on F-16s) and the older Popeye (mounted on F-15s) missiles targeting ports and energy infrastructure at Sanaa.^[7]

India

On 10th May 2025, during the Operation Sindoor, Indian Air Force Jaguar fighter jets struck the Pakistan Air Force Base Sukkur using Rampage missile as part of the operation, during which 11 air bases across Pakistan were hit in a coordinated, precision-led campaign causing extensive damage. At this base, a UAV Hanger was struck, causing it to completely collapse^[8][9]

Users

 India

• Indian Air Force: Integrated with Sukhoi Su-30MKI, MiG-29 and Jaguar fighter jets.^[10]
• Indian Navy: Used on MiG-29K.^[11][10]

 Greece: Planned to be used on its F-16, weapon integration is in progress.^[12][13]

 Israel: ^[14]

• Operational missiles were showcased by the Israeli Air Force (IAF) on its official Twitter (X) page^[15] in October 2024, integrated onboard an F-16I. Rampage was alleged to have been used during a Deep Strike Mission to eliminate the Deputy Commander of Hezbollah's Radwan Forces, Mustafa Ahmad Shahdi.
• Operational missiles were showcased by the Israeli Air Force (IAF) and IDF Spokesperson, in December 2024, integrated onboard F-16I, as part of preparations for Israel's attack on Yemen's Sana'a Airport.^[16]

See also

• Air LORA
• SkySniper