Persian Gulf (missile)
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Khalij Fars (Persian: موشک خلیج فارس, "Persian Gulf") is an Iranian single-stage solid-propellant, supersonic anti-ship quasi ballistic missile with a range of 300 km based on the Fateh-110 missile. It is equipped with a 650 kg explosive warhead and an interception evading guidance system.
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Khalij Fars (Persian Gulf) | |
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Type | Anti-ship ballistic missile |
Service history | |
In service | 2011–present |
Used by | Iran |
Production history | |
Manufacturer | Iran |
Specifications | |
Length | 8.86 m |
Diameter | 0.61 m |
Warhead | 650 kg |
Engine | Solid (single stage) |
Operational range | 300 km |
Maximum speed | 4 Mach |
Accuracy | Less than 10 m CEP or 1 – 2 m[1][2] |
Launch platform | mobile launcher |
The missile was unveiled in February 2011 when the Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps, Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari, announced that it is being mass-produced. The Iranian Fars News Agency released a footage of the missile hitting a target ship successfully.[3] The missile was first tested during the Great Prophet III naval wargames in 2008.[citation needed]
There have been two other publicized tests of the missile. One occurred in July 2011 and the other in July 2012.[4][5] The latter test also showed footage taken by the missile's electro-optical seeker locked onto its target.[6]