How would ISRAEL Fight a Nuclear War?

Summary

This video explores the potential for nuclear conflict in the Middle East, focusing on Israel's nuclear capabilities. It details Israel's nuclear triad, including land-based Jericho missiles, air-based F-16 and F-15 bombers, and sea-based Dolphin class submarines with Popeye Turbo missiles. The video discusses the range, payload, and strategic advantages of each component, highlighting Israel's readiness and the implications for regional stability.

Takeaways

• 📈 The possibility of a nuclear conflict in the Middle East, involving Israel and Hamas, has become a real concern, complicating regional dynamics.
• 💣 Israel's nuclear strategy is based on a nuclear triad, which includes land-based, sea-based, and air-based capabilities.
• 🚀 The land-based component consists of 46 intermediate-range ballistic missiles (IRBMs) mounted on mobile launch vehicles, with the Jericho series being the main missile system.
• 🔋 Israel's sea-based nuclear capability is delivered through Dolphin-class submarines armed with Popeye Turbo submarine-launched cruise missiles (SLCMs).
• ✈️ The air-based component is made up of approximately 225 tactical bombers, including F-16s and F-15Is, which are equipped for nuclear strike roles.
• 🌐 The Jericho 3 missile, part of Israel's nuclear arsenal, has a range of over 2500 miles, capable of reaching Moscow and other distant targets.
• 💥 Each Jericho 2 missile can carry a 1-megaton nuclear warhead, while the Jericho 3 can carry multiple warheads with varying yields.
• 🔐 Israel's nuclear weapons are stored in hardened caves and underground facilities, enhancing their survivability against preemptive strikes.
• 🌐 The mobility of Israel's land-based missiles allows for quick dispersal, complicating an enemy's ability to track and target them.
• 🔑 The Popeye Turbo SLCMs, carried by Israel's submarines, are considered the most survivable and隐蔽的 weapon in Israel's nuclear arsenal due to their stealth and rapid launch capabilities.

Q & A

What is the nuclear triad that Israel operates under?

Israel operates under a nuclear triad consisting of land-based road mobile intermediate range ballistic missiles (IRBM), sea-based submarines armed with submarine-launched cruise missiles (SLCM), and air-based tactical bombers carrying gravity bombs.

How many intermediate range ballistic missiles does Israel have in its land-based mobile force?

Israel's land-based mobile force is comprised of 46 intermediate range ballistic missiles.

What is the range of the Jericho 2 missile?

The Jericho 2 has an increased range of 930 miles, putting the southernmost Soviet cities and the Black Sea Fleet within nuclear strike range.

What is the range of the Jericho 3 missile and what does this capability allow Israel to target?

The Jericho 3 has a range of over 2500 miles, giving it the capability to target all of Iran, Pakistan, and all of Russia west of the Ural Mountains, including Moscow.

How many nuclear warheads can a Jericho 3 missile carry and what is the yield of these warheads?

A Jericho 3 missile is equipped with either one 400 kiloton nuclear warhead or up to three 150 kiloton independently targetable re-entry vehicles.

What is the significance of the Jericho 3A missile and its range?

The Jericho 3A, an improved version of the Jericho 3, offers an intercontinental range exceeding 3,400 miles, enhancing Israel's strategic reach.

How many tactical bombers does Israel operate and what are the main types?

Israel operates a potential fleet of 225 tactical bombers, consisting of over 200 F-16s and 25 F-15Is.

What is the significance of the F-16 in the Israeli Air Force and its combat history?

The F-16 has been the backbone of the Israeli Air Force since the 1980s and has been involved in numerous combat missions, including the destruction of Iraq's Osirak nuclear reactor in 1981.

What is the role of the F-15I (Baz) in the Israeli Air Force and its capabilities?

The F-15I, known as the Baz, is used for long-range strike and air superiority roles. It can reach targets within a 2,800-mile radius from takeoff at speeds of 2,000 mph.

How many ballistic missile submarines does the Israeli Navy operate and what type of missiles do they carry?

The Israeli Navy operates a fleet of five Dolphin-class ballistic missile submarines, each carrying up to four Popeye Turbo submarine-launch nuclear cruise missiles.

What are the advantages of ballistic missile submarines in Israel's nuclear triad?

Ballistic missile submarines are the most survivable leg of the nuclear triad, being virtually undetectable at sea and able to launch their entire missile payload undetected in a short time, ensuring a high level of deterrence.