Engineering:Fajr-3 (missile)
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| Shahab-3 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Strategic MRBM |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2006–present |
| Used by | Aerospace force of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Aerospace industries organization |
| Unit cost | Unknown |
| Specifications | |
| Warhead | 3 Conventional warheads |
| Engine | Liquid |
Operational range | Unknown (estimated 2,500 km) |
Guidance system | Inertial |
The Iranian-made Fajr-3 is believed to be a medium-range ballistic missile with an unknown range (estimated 2,000 km, 1,250 miles).
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps unveiled the missile during the Holy Prophet wargames on March 31, 2006. Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Aerospace Force commander Brigade general Hossein Salami announced on television "the successful test-firing of a new missile with greater technical and tactical capabilities than those previously produced". He did not specify the missile's range, which can vary with the payload.
Operators
See also
- Military of Iran
- Aerospace Force of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
- Iranian military industry
- Equipment of the Iranian Army
References
- Ali Akbar Dareini (April 1, 2006). "Iran test-fires missile that can avoid radar". The San Diego Union-Tribune. Associated Press. http://www.signonsandiego.com/uniontrib/20060401/news_1n1iran.html.
External links
- "Iran testfires missile". The Hindu. Associated Press. 1 April 2006. http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-international/article3140921.ece.
- "Iran Test-Fires Another 'Top Secret' Missile". Associated Press. Fox News. 5 April 2006. http://www.foxnews.com/story/2006/04/05/iran-test-fires-another-top-secret-missile.html.
- "Iran Says New Missile Test Successful". Associated Press. Military.com. 3 April 2006. http://www.military.com/NewsContent/0,13319,93060,00.html?ESRC=topstories.RSS.
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