The Barak SAM system is designed to replace or complement gun-based CIWS platforms, such as the Phalanx CIWS, with a more flexible and longer-range SAM. The missiles are mounted in an eight cell container (which requires little maintenance) and are launched straight up. The Barak SAM system's launcher utilizes a compact vertical launching system, with an 8-cell module weighing 1,700 kg. Fire control is provided by an equally compact C3I system that weighs 1,300 kg, which can either operate independently or in conjunction with other on-board sensors. Its C3I radar system provides 360-degree coverage and the missiles can take down an incoming missile as close as 500 meters away from the ship. Each Barak system (missile container, radar, computers and installation) costs about $24 million. The system is designed to defend against aircraft and anti-ship missiles, including sea-skimming missiles.
Type: Short range surface-to-air missile
Designer:Israel Aerospace Industries & Rafael Advanced Defense Systems
Deployed: India,
Range: 12 km
Engine: solid propellant engine
Platform: INS Viraat, Delhi class destroyer, Rajput class destroyer, Shivalik class frigate, Brahmaputra class frigate, Godavari class frigate, Kamorta class corvette,
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