Kheibar Shekan
Iran2022 - Present
Solid-fuel precision ballistic missile with maneuvering warhead
Primary Specifications
Range
1450 km
Medium-range precision strike
Speed
Mach 10
High-speed reentry for penetration
Propulsion
Solid Fuel
Third-generation solid rocket
Weight
8000 kg
Lighter for mobility
Payload
500 kg
Maneuvering warhead
Primary Guidance
INS + GPS/Optical
Quick Summary
What it is?
Iran's newest precision ballistic missile designed to defeat missile defenses
Who uses it?
IRGC Aerospace Force
Role
Precision strike, Defense penetration
What's different?
Combines solid fuel mobility with precision guidance
Why it matters?
Represents current peak of Iranian missile capability
Real-World Impact
1
April 2024 Strike
Used in mass attack on Israel with mixed results
2
Precision Targeting
Can target specific military bases
3
Air Base Attack
Designed to hit runways and hangars
4
Defense Penetration
Maneuvering designed to defeat Arrow and THAAD
Additional Features
Secondary Systems
Terminal maneuvering
Special
Combined precision guidance
FAQs
1. How accurate is it claimed to be?
Iran claims meter-level accuracy; Western analysts skeptical2. Was it effective against Israel?
3. What makes it different?
4. Can it be intercepted?
5. How many were fired at Israel?
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