Noor (missile)
| Noor | |
|---|---|
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| Type | Anti-ship cruise missile |
| Service history | |
| Used by | Iran Syria |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Iran |
| Specifications | |
| Engine | turbojet engine |
Operational range | 30-170 km depending on the model |
| Flight altitude | Sea-skimming |
The Noor (Persian: نور) is a long-range anti-ship cruise missile manufactured by Iran. This missile is in service with Iranian Navy.
History
Iran was the first export customer of Chinese C-802 missiles. The contract was signed in 1995 but was canceled due to U.S. pressure after 60 missiles had been delivered. After that, Iran started a program to reverse engineer the C-802.[1]
It is unknown when the program was finished, but in 2000 and early 2001, Iran tested an upgraded C-802 missile during Unity-79 wargames. Officials said that the range of the missile is increased from 30 to 130 kilometres (19 to 81 mi).[2]
The missile is powered by Toloue-4, an Iranian version of the French Microturbo TRI 60 engine.[3]
In January 2004, Iran announced that it has started manufacturing the DM-3B mono pulse radar for the Noor missile.[4] According to Iranian officials, DM-3B is a millimeter-wave active radar used in the last stage of missile flight to find the target and home-in the missile on it.[5] Because of its frequency, it is very hard to jam the radar, which is located inside the nosecone.[6]
In 2006, it was announced that the missile's range has been increased further to 170 km (110 mi).[7][8]
In 2011, another variant called Qader was unveiled by Iran with a range of 200 km (120 mi) and the ability to attack coastal targets. A video of the missile hitting its coastal target was published by the Iranian media.[9][10][11]
In early 2012, during Velayete-90 wargames, a Noor missile was tested with improvements in electronic systems, a more jam-resistant radar and better target acquisition algorithms. A Qader missile was also tested in the wargame.[12]
Variants
- Basic Noor: Initial reverse-engineered missile with a range of 30 km (19 mi).
- Noor Phase 2: Improved version with 130 km (81 mi) range.
- Noor Phase 3: Further increased the range to 170 km (110 mi).
- Noor Phase 4: Better electronics and computer algorithms.
- Qader: An upgraded version with the range of 200 km (120 mi).
- Noor Export Version: A version with the range of 120 km (75 mi).[13]
Operators
Iran
Syria - 25 ordered in 2006 along with 6 Tir-2 (IPS-18) fast attack crafts. 10 delivered between 2009 and 2010.[14]
See also
- Military of Iran
- Iranian military industry
- Iran's missile forces
- Current Equipment of the Iranian Army
- SAHA
References
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- ^ "Defense & Security Intelligence & Analysis: IHS Jane's - IHS". Retrieved 13 November 2014.
- ^ "نیروی هوایی ایران (iranianairforce)". Retrieved 13 November 2014.
- ^ "Iran Missile Milestones: 1985-2014". Retrieved 13 November 2014.
- ^ "Iranian Artillery Strength". Forums of Pravda.Ru. Retrieved 13 November 2014.
- ^ csis.org/files/media/csis/pubs/060728_gulf_iran.pdf
- ^ "Defense19". www.india-defence.com. Retrieved 13 November 2014.
- ^ "تسلیحات نظامی ایران (37) : موشك كروز دريايي نور". راسخون. Retrieved 13 November 2014.
- ^ "Mass-produced Ghader of anti-ship missile 2011 موشک کروز قادر - IRGC - English Video - CurrentAffairs - ShiaTV.net". Retrieved 13 November 2014.
- ^ http://www.khorasannews.com/News.aspx?type=1&year=1390&month=6&day=2&id=1039643
- ^ mashreghnews.ir, مشرق نیوز. "رونمايي از اژدر بومي و موشک قادر+عکس".
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|آخرین اخبار ایران و جهان id=(help) - ^ "موشک فوق پیشرفته 'نور' با موفقیت شلیک شد". Retrieved 13 November 2014.
- ^ http://www.modlex.ir/cgi-bin/store.pl/page=product.html/pid=MXF05-000430[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Trade Registers". Retrieved 13 November 2014.
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