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David's Sling
Photo: United States Missile Defense Agency · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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David'sSling

Long-Range SAM · Israel · 2015
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David'sSling

David's Sling
David's Sling Photo: United States Missile Defense Agency · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Range
85
Altitude Coverage
88
Radar & Tracking
90
Multi-Target Capability
92
Anti-Ballistic Capability
95
ECCM
87
Mobility
70
Reaction Time
85
Technology
95
Strategic Value
90
Origin Israel
ManufacturerRafael Advanced Defense Systems
CategoryLong-Range SAM
EraModern Era
In service2015
Operators4 countries
Data Quality85%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
88
Long-Range SAM MASS Rating
3/3
Modern Era
6/11
All-Time
Long-Range SAM · 10 axes scored
Range
85
Altitude Coverage
88
Radar & Tracking
90
Multi-Target Capability
92
Anti-Ballistic Capability
95
ECCM
87
Mobility
70
Reaction Time
85
Technology
95
Strategic Value
90
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the long-range sam category.
01 / Overview
David's Sling
Country
Production
2015–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
LONG-RANGE SAM · MODERN ERA
3
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
88
long-range sam category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the long-range sam category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General1MOD.1
  • Service Entry Year2019
◈Guidance1MOD.1
  • Guidance TypeAESA MMW 3D Radar; Dual Electro-optical; FPA CCD+IIR Seeker; Asymmetric 360° Multi-Seeker assembly; 3-way Datalink with
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2015Production started
  2. 2017Entered service
  3. 2026First deployment: 2026 Iran War
11
years in service
4
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
📚 Sources
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