Shahab-3B Iranian Medium-Range Ballistic Missile
Meteor-3, Shooting Star-3
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Basic Information
Name
Shahab-3B Iranian Medium-Range Ballistic Missile
Designation
Meteor-3, Shooting Star-3
Alternate Designation
Meteor-3, Shooting Star-3
Equipment Type
—
Manufacturer
—
Date of Introduction
2003
Description
The Shahab-3B Iranian Medium-Range Ballistic Missile differs from the basic production variant. It has improvements to its guidance system and warhead with a greater range, a few small changes to the missile body, and a new re-entry vehicle whose terminal guidance system and rocket-nozzle steering method are completely different from those of the Shahab-3's spin-stabilized re-entry vehicle. The new re-entry vehicle uses an iconic aeroshell geometry (or "baby bottle" design) that improves the overall lift-to-drag ratio. This allows greater range maneuverability, which can result in better precision. The iconic design also reduces the warhead's overall size from an estimated 1 metric ton to 700 kg.
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Max Speed
8640.0 km/h
Range
1300.0 km
Variants
Shahab-3C and D
Little is known about Shahab-3C and Shahab-3D. From what can be gathered, the missiles have an improved precision, navigation system, and a longer range. The missiles were indigenoulys developed, and are being mass-produced. Iran has a production capacity of 70 units per year.
System
Alternate Designation
Meteor-3, Shooting Star-3
Country of Origin
Iran
Basing
Ground
Launch Platform(s)
TEL or silo
Proliferation
Not proliferated
Effective Range
1,300 km
Circular Error Probability
50 m
Dimensions
Length
16.6 m
Missile Weight
16,000 kg
Diameter
1.25 or 1.38 m
Fin Span
INA
Payload
Warhead Type
Multiple or Single
Warhead Options
Multiple: Cluster munition warheads in new models, each warhead can target different destinations. Single: Nuclear, HE, chemical, or sub-munitions
Nuclear Yield
INA
Conventional Warhead Weight
700 kg
Conventional Warheads Available
Cluster munitions, HE, chemical, or sub-munitions
Multiple Independently targetable Reentry Vehicle (MIRV) Capable
INA
Chemical Capable
Yes
Propulsion Characteristics
Engine
Single Stage
Propellant
Liquid
Speed
2.4 km/s
Flight Ceiling
400 km
Fire Control
Guidance System
INS/gyroscope guidance
Details
Country of Origin
Iran
Category
Medium-Range Ballistic Missiles (MRBM) (1,001 km - 3,000 km)
Air > Medium-Range Ballistic Missiles (MRBM) (1,001 km - 3,000 km)
Filter Label
S
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
16.6 m
Width
1.25 m
Height
—
Weight
16000 kg
Operators (1)
Iran
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