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Mesbah 1

Mesbah 1

Local Air Defenses
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Basic Information
Name
Mesbah 1
Designation
Mesbah 1
Alternate Designation
Equipment Type
Local Air Defenses
Manufacturer
Islamic Republic of Iran
Date of Introduction
2010
Description

The Mesbah, 'Lantern' in English, is a short-range, low-altitude air defense artillery system designed and manufactured in the Islamic Republic of Iran under its domestic weapons program started in 1992 as a response to the United States arms embargo. The rapid reaction gun system can fire up to 4,000 rounds per minute with high precision. The Mesbah 1 has been designed to counter a wide range of threats such as helicopters, fixed-wing aircraft, cruise missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Serial production was launched in May 2010 with the weapon system achieving initial operational capability projected several months after that date.

Overview (Deagel)
Group Local Air Defenses
Status Active
Origin Iran
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) May 2010
Total Production ?
Specifications (Deagel)
Rate — Max Rate of Fire 4,000 roundperminute
Details
Country of Origin Iran
Category Air Defense
Land > Air Defense
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Operators (1)
Iran
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