Noor
Iran2000 - Present
Iranian anti-ship cruise missile based on Chinese C-802
Primary Specifications
Range
200 km
Extended anti-ship range
Speed
Mach 0.9
High subsonic sea-skimming
Propulsion
Turbojet
Jet engine for sustained flight
Weight
715 kg
Standard AShM weight
Payload
165 kg
Semi-armor piercing warhead
Primary Guidance
Inertial + Active Radar
Quick Summary
What it is?
Iran's primary anti-ship missile based on Chinese technology
Who uses it?
IRGC Navy, Iranian Navy, Hezbollah
Role
Anti-ship warfare, Coastal defense
What's different?
Produced locally with Iranian modifications
Why it matters?
Primary threat to shipping in Persian Gulf
Real-World Impact
1
2006 Lebanon War
Hezbollah hit INS Hanit Israeli corvette
2
Gulf Threat
Primary anti-ship weapon for Persian Gulf closure
3
Proxy Supply
Provided to Houthis for Red Sea attacks
4
Coastal Defense
Land-based launchers along Iranian coast
Additional Features
Secondary Systems
Terminal radar homing
Special
Exported to Hezbollah
FAQs
1. Did it really hit an Israeli ship?
Yes, INS Hanit was hit by C-802/Noor in 20062. Can it sink a destroyer?
3. Is it exported?
4. Can it hit land targets?
5. What defenses counter it?
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