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{{Infobox weapon
|is_missile=yes
|name=Barak I
| image= Barak SAM.jpg
| image_size = 250
|caption=Barak 1
|origin=Israel
|type=Short range [[surface-to-air missile]]
|used_by=
|manufacturer=[[Israel Aerospace Industries]] &<br> [[Rafael Advanced Defense Systems]]
|unit_cost=
|production_date=
|service=
|engine=
|weight={{convert|98|kg|lb|abbr=on}}<ref name=bro>{{cite web|url=http://www.rafael.co.il/marketing/SIP_STORAGE/FILES/9/769.pdf |title=Barak missile |format=PDF|publisher=Rafael.co.il |access-date=2012-11-18 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120229144453/http://www.rafael.co.il/marketing/SIP_STORAGE/FILES/9/769.pdf |archive-date=29 February 2012}}</ref>
|length={{convert|2.1|m|ft|abbr=on}}<ref name=bro/>
|height=
|diameter={{convert|170|mm|in|abbr=on}}<ref name=bro/>
|wingspan={{convert|685|mm|in|abbr=on}}<ref name=bro/>
|speed=Mach 2.1 ({{convert|720|m/s|mph|abbr=on}})<ref name=bro/>
|vehicle_range={{convert|0.5-12|km|mi|1|abbr=on}}<ref name=bro/>
|altitude={{convert|5.5|km|ft|abbr=on}}<ref name=bro/>
|filling={{convert|22|kg|lb|abbr=on}}<ref name=bro/> blast fragmentation warhead
|guidance=Radar CLOS guidance
|detonation=Proximity fuse<ref name=bro/>
|launch_platform=Surface Ship
}}

'''Barak''' ({{lang-he|ברק}}, ''[[lightning]]'') is an Israeli [[surface-to-air missile]] (SAM) designed to be used as a ship-borne [[point-defense]] missile system against aircraft, [[anti-ship missile]]s, and [[unmanned aerial vehicle|UAVs]].

==Overview==
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 uses a compact [[vertical launching system]], with an 8-cell module weighing {{convert|1700|kg|lb|abbr=on}}. Fire control is provided by an equally compact C3I system that weighs {{convert|1300|kg|lb|abbr=on}}, 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 {{convert|500|m|ft}} 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 missile]]s, including [[Sea skimming|sea-skimming]] missiles.<ref name=thin>{{cite news|title=Dubious deal|url=http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/thscrip/print.pl?file=20061103001804100.htm&date=fl2321/&prd=fline&|access-date=22 December 2013|newspaper=The Hindu}}</ref>

== Flight tests ==
The missile was tested on 24 March 2017 by the [[Indian Navy]] from {{INS|Vikramaditya}} during Operation Readiness Inspection in the Arabian Sea.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://twitter.com/indiannavy/status/845275057870000129|title=SpokespersonNavy on Twitter|work=Twitter|access-date=2017-03-26|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2017/03/25/Indian-navy-successfully-test-fires-surface-to-air-missile-from-aircraft-carrier/8191490439662/|title=Indian navy successfully test fires surface-to-air missile from aircraft carrier|work=UPI|access-date=2017-03-26|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-indian-navy-fires-sam-missile-system-from-aircraft-carrier-ins-vikramaditya-2367197|title=Indian Navy fires SAM Missile system from aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya|date=2017-03-24|work=Daily News & Analysis|access-date=2017-03-26|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.janes.com/article/69150/indian-navy-launches-barak-1-from-carrier|title=Indian Navy launches Barak-1 from carrier|website=www.janes.com|access-date=2017-03-31|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170602183227/http://www.janes.com/article/69150/indian-navy-launches-barak-1-from-carrier|archive-date=2 June 2017}}</ref>

==Operators==
[[File:Barak 1 operators.png|thumb|300px|Map of Barak 1 operators in blue]]

===Current operators===
[[File:RSS Vengeance Barak.jpg|thumb|right|The {{sclass|Victory|corvette|1}} RSS ''Vengeance'' launching Barak 1 missiles]]
*{{CHL}}
*{{IND}} - On 14 warships, including the {{sclass|Shivalik|frigate|1}}s and the aircraft carrier {{INS|Viraat|R22|6}}.<ref name=toi23d13/> This system is already deployed on the Indian navy's third aircraft carrier {{INS|Vikramaditya|R33|6}}.<ref>{{cite news|title=Four major acquisitions for the Navy and the Army approved|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/four-major-acquisitions-for-the-navy-and-the-army-approved/article5494688.ece|access-date=24 December 2013|newspaper=The Hindu|date=24 December 2013}}</ref>
*{{ISR}}
*{{SGP}}

==Allegations==
{{See also|Barak Missile scandal|l1 = The Indian Barak Missile Allegations}}
The alleged Indian Barak missile purchase controversy was mainly due to allegations of defense industry corruption, and also due to allegations that the deal was over-priced and processed on a single-tender basis. By 2013, the allegations were unproven and the investigations were inconclusive due to [[Evidence of absence|lack of evidence]], and the case is likely to be closed.<ref name=thin/><ref>{{cite news|title=Israel rejects bribery charge, Barak missile probe may end|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/israel-rejects-bribery-charge-barak-missile-probe-may-end/article1-1165218.aspx|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131221234527/http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/israel-rejects-bribery-charge-barak-missile-probe-may-end/article1-1165218.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-date=21 December 2013|access-date=22 December 2013|newspaper=Hindustan Times|date=21 December 2013}}</ref>

The investigation of the allegations began in 2006, and were done by the [[Central Bureau of Investigation]], which arrested several people including the former [[Samata Party]] treasurer R.K. Jain. On 23 December 2013, India's Defense Acquisition Council (DAC) headed by Defense Minister AK Antony cleared a second order of 262 Barak-I missiles for {{INRConvert|880|c|0}}.<ref name=toi23d13>{{cite news|title=Defence ministry finally clears Barak missile deal with Israel|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Defence-ministry-finally-clears-Barak-missile-deal-with-Israel/articleshow/27799672.cms|access-date=23 December 2013|newspaper=The Times of India|date=23 December 2013}}</ref>

==See also==
* [[Tor missile system]]
* [[Sea Wolf (missile)]]
* [[Barak 8]]
* [[VL-SRSAM]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
{{Commons category|Barak 1 missiles}}
*[http://www.iai.co.il/14463-16100-en/BusinessAreas_NavalSystems_Barak1.aspx Barak 1 on IAI website]
*[http://www.rafael.co.il/Marketing/354-928-en/Marketing.aspx Barak 1 on Rafael website]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20120229144453/http://www.rafael.co.il/marketing/SIP_STORAGE/FILES/9/769.pdf Barak 1 brochure on Rafael website]

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