Soumar Iranian Long-Range Cruise Missile
Soumar
Cruise missile
Operational Photo
Basic Information
Name
Soumar Iranian Long-Range Cruise Missile
Designation
Soumar
Alternate Designation
Soumar
Equipment Type
Cruise missile
Manufacturer
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Date of Introduction
2012
Description
The Soumar is an Iranian ground-launched cruise missile that was officially revealed to the public on March 8, 2015. It is believed to be a continuation of the Meshkat missile that was announced by Iran in September 2012. However, the origin of the Soumar appears to be from the nuclear capable Russian Kh-55. In 2005, Ukraine acknowledged that 12 Kh-55’s (without nuclear warheads) were illegally sold to Iran in 2001 through a black market counterfeit operation.
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Range
2000.0 km
Quick Facts (CSIS)
Class
Cruise missile
Basing
Ground-launched
Range
2,000 – 3,000 km (Soumar), 1,350 km (Hoveyzeh), 1,000 km (Abu Mahdi)
Length
7.24 m
Diameter
0.514 m
Warhead
Conventional, possibly nuclear capable
Status
Presumed operational
InService
2012 – present (Soumar)
Details
Country of Origin
Iran
Category
Long-Range Cruise Missiles (LRCM) (More than 1,000 km)
Air > Long-Range Cruise Missiles (LRCM) (More than 1,000 km)
Filter Label
S
Sources
CSIS Missile Threat: https://missilethreat.csis.org/missile/soumar/
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
7.24 m
Width
0.51 m
Height
—
Weight
—
Operators (1)
Iran
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