Fajr-3 ballistic missile
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| Type | Strategic MRBM |
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| Range | Unknown |
| Warheads | Three |
| Manufacturer | Iran |
| In service | 2006 |
| States | Iran |
The Iranian-made Fajr-3 (meaning "dawn" in Persian) is believed to be a medium-range ballistic missile[citation needed] with an unknown range. Iranian officials have said that the missile can avoid radar detection and has multiple independently targeted reentry vehicles (MIRV)[citation needed].
The Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps unveiled the missile during the Holy Prophet wargames on March 31, 2006. Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force commander Gen. Hossein Salami announced on television "the successful test-firing of a new missile with greater technical and tactical capabilities than those previously produced." He also said that the missile would carry three warheads, and that each warhead would be capable of hitting its target precisely. He did not specify the missile's range, which can vary with the payload.
Analysts have compared the Fajr-3 to Iran's Shahab-3 solid-fuel ballistic missile.[citation needed] U.S. and Israeli officials have speculated that Iran's announcement may be a bluff.
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[edit] References
- Ali Akbar Dareini (April 2006). "Iran test-fires missile that can avoid radar". San Diego Union-Tribune/AP. Retrieved on 2006-08-03.
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[edit] See also
- Military of Iran
- Iran's missile forces
- Iranian military industry
- Current Equipment of the Iranian Army
[edit] External links
- Iran testfires missile
- Iran Test-Fires Another 'Top Secret' Missile
- Iran Says New Missile Test Successful
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