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Shahab-3

Shahab-3

Medium Range Ballistic Missiles
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Basic Information
Name
Shahab-3
Designation
Shahab-3
Alternate Designation
Equipment Type
Medium Range Ballistic Missiles
Manufacturer
Date of Introduction
2003
Description

The Shahab-3, "shooting star" in Farsi, is an Intermediate Range Ballistic Range (IRBM) developed by Iran with a maximum range greater than 1,300 kilometers. It evolved from North Korea's No Dong ballistic missile and may be deployed by Transporter-Erector-Launcher (TEL) vehicles. Before 2004 Shahab-3 range was estimated around 1,300 kilometers but this figure was surpassed in 2004 following new missile tests that demonstrated a missile range of 2,000 kilometers which was confirmed in 2005 by Iranian officials. Iran's Armed Forces are deploying Shahab-3 as a deterrence weapon aiming at Israel and carrying conventional payloads of up to 1,000 kg. To date, Iran has been unable to provide a nuclear warhead to its Shahab-3 missile. It is not clear which maximum range has the Shahab-3 production missile deployed by the Iranian Armed Forces.

Air & Air Defense Specifications
Range 1300.0 km
Overview (Deagel)
Group Medium Range Ballistic Missiles
Status Active
Origin Iran
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) 2003
Total Production 50
Specifications (Deagel)
Number of Stages 1
Number of Warheads 1
Dimensions — Diameter 1,300 millimeter
Mass — Warhead 1,000 kilogram
Mass — Weight 16,000 kilogram
Performance — CEP 200 meter
Performance — Max Range 1,300 kilometer
Details
Country of Origin Iran
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Operators (1)
Iran
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