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IRIS-T SLM (C-UAS mode) vs RfPatrol Mk2
Spec comparison for two products on Aviation Souk. Both compete in Counter-UAS & Base Air Defence.
Counter-UAS & Base Air Defence
IRIS-T SLM (C-UAS mode)
by Diehl Defence
Medium-range surface-to-air missile system with a validated counter-drone mode, bridging high-end air defence and mass-capable UAS engagement from a single fire unit.
Counter-UAS & Base Air Defence
RfPatrol Mk2
by DroneShield
Body-worn passive RF drone detector for mobile security and cued engagement.
| Cost of ownership | IRIS-T SLM (C-UAS mode) | RfPatrol Mk2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price tier | — | — |
| Lead time (weeks) | ?–? | ?–? |
| Delivery | — | — |
| Install | — | — |
| GCC airports deployed | 0 | 0 |
| Certifications | 0 | 0 |
Specs
Technical specifications.
| Spec | IRIS-T SLM (C-UAS mode) | RfPatrol Mk2 |
|---|---|---|
| Engagement range (SLM) | Up to 40 km | — |
| Altitude coverage (SLM) | Up to 20 km | — |
| Engagement range (SLM/X) | Up to 100 km | — |
| Altitude coverage (SLM/X) | Up to 30 km | — |
| Missile speed | Mach 3 | — |
| Missile weight | 87.4 kg | — |
| Missile length | 2.94 m | — |
| Warhead | High-explosive fragmentation | — |
| Guidance | Inertial/satellite mid-course + imaging IR seeker (terminal) + data link | — |
| Radar (TRML-4D) | Detects fighter at 120 km, supersonic missiles at 60 km, 360° | — |
| Missiles per launcher | 8 | — |
| Launcher chassis | MAN SX45 8×8 truck | — |
| Coverage | 360°, NATO-compatible C2 | — |
| Device Weight (excl. battery) | — | 800 g |
| Battery Weight | — | 380 g |
| Dimensions (excl. antennas/battery) | — | 157 × 92 × 51 mm |
| Battery Runtime | — | Up to 8 hours continuous |
| Battery Type | — | Rechargeable Li-ion, quick-release |
| Operating Temperature | — | -32 to +60 °C |
| Ingress Protection | — | IP67 |
| Detection Principle | — | Passive SDR + AI classification, non-emitting |
| Frequency Coverage | — | ISM bands + common UAS control frequencies |
| Alert Modes | — | Visual, audible, haptic |
| Operational Modes | — | Stealth (haptic-only); Glimpse (minimal visual) |
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