Fajr-3 (missile)

For the artillery rocket, see Fajr-3 For the ballistic missile, see Shahab-3

Shahab-3
Type	Strategic MRBM
Service history
In service	2006–present
Used by	Aerospace force of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
Production history
Manufacturer	Aerospace industries organization
Unit cost	Unknown
Specifications
Warhead	3 Conventional warheads
Engine	Liquid
Operational range	Unknown (estimated 2,500 km)
Guidance system	Inertial

The Iranian-made Fajr-3 is believed to be a medium-range ballistic missile with an unknown range (estimated 2,000 km, 1,250 miles).

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps unveiled the missile during the Holy Prophet wargames on March 31, 2006. Air force of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps commander Brigade general Hossein Salami announced on television "the successful test-firing of a new missile with greater technical and tactical capabilities than those previously produced". He did not specify the missile's range, which can vary with the payload.

Operators

• Iran

See also

• Military of Iran
• Aerospace Force of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
• Iranian military industry
• Equipment of the Iranian Army

References

• Ali Akbar Dareini (1 April 2006). "Iran test-fires missile that can avoid radar". The San Diego Union-Tribune. Associate Press. Retrieved 3 August 2006.

External links

• "Iran testfires missile". The Hindu. Associated Press. 1 April 2006.
• "Iran Test-Fires Another 'Top Secret' Missile". Fox News. Associated Press. 5 April 2006.
• "Iran Says New Missile Test Successful". Military.com. Associated Press. 3 April 2006.