Arrow 3 and Patriot compared. Expert names key differences in air defense systems
Expert outlined key differences between Patriot and Israeli Arrow 3 air defense systems (facebook.com/IsraelMOD)
The Patriot anti-aircraft missile system differs from the Arrow 3 missile defense system not only in target interception altitude, according to aviation and missile defense expert Valeriy Romanenko, as stated in a comment to RBC-Ukraine.
The Arrow 3 missile defense system is Israel's superweapon, characterized by its interception capabilities, said Romanenko. The upper interception limit is more than 100 kilometers, whereas the Patriot system can reach a maximum of 30 kilometers above the ground.
"If you have Arrow 3, you can cover an area within a 100 km radius around its positions. The same goes for the Patriot, which has a coverage of only about 20-25 km. It's better to choose the former, even though it's more expensive, but it's more modern and requires fewer personnel to maintain. Compared to the Patriot, which requires a staff of 80-90 people," Romanenko noted.
He also emphasized the significant price difference between the two systems, with Arrow 3 being "much more expensive than Patriot."
Arrow 3 System
On October 31, it became known that Israel used the Arrow 3 missile defense system for the first time to intercept a ballistic missile. The missile was launched from the territory of Yemen.
For more details on Arrow 3 and whether Ukraine can acquire it, you can find information in the RBC-Ukraine material.
