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Paveh cruise missile

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Paveh Missile
TypeStrategic cruise missile system
Service history
In service2023 (Unveiled)
Used byIran
Islamic Resistance in Iraq
Houthi movement
WarsIsrael–Hamas war
Production history
ManufacturerIran (Islamic Republic of Iran Navy)
Specifications
LengthNot Mentioned
EngineTurbo-jet engine
Operational
range
1650 Km
Guidance
system
A smart missile that can change targets mid-mission

The Paveh (Persian:پاوه) is an Iranian long-range surface-to-surface cruise missile and has a range of 1,650 km (1,030 mi).[1][2][3][4][5][6]

Development

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Paveh is a part of the Soumar cruise missile family, which was unveiled in 2015 with the first missile of the family being the Soumar which had a range of 700 km.[4]

On 2 February 2019, Iran unveiled the Hoveyzah Cruise Missile, a surface-to-surface missile with a claimed range of more than 1,350 kilometers.[7]

Paveh was unveiled and displayed to the public on 2 February 2023.[8]

Capabilities

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The missile has a range of 1,650 km (1,030 mi).[1]

Paveh uses retractable wings on its body, and the engine of this cruise missile is also outside the body and is located on its upper part.[9][10]

Paveh has the ability to take different paths to reach the goal. That is, before reaching the target, it circulates to the required extent and attacks the target from another direction.[9][10]

Another capability of "Paveh" cruise missiles is the ability of these missiles to attack in mass and communicate with each other during the attack. In this method, one of the missiles acts as the leader of the attacking missile group and guides the other missiles. If necessary, one or more of the targeted missiles are sent forward by the platoon leader and are actually baited to open the way for other missiles to be accurately hit.[10][9]

The media of the Islamic Republic have announced that the new missiles have a range sufficient to reach Israel.[4]

Military use

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On 9 April 2024, the Islamic Resistance in Iraq (IRI) claimed responsibility for a cruise missile attack on Ashkelon oil terminal and Hatzerim Air Base in Israel. In their released footage of the missile launches, the US Defense Intelligence Agency stated al-Arqabs are Paveh-type cruise missiles that the Houthis in Yemen call the Quds.[11]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Iran says it has developed long-range cruise missile". Reuters. 2023-02-24. Retrieved 2023-02-27.
  2. ^ "Iran says it has developed long-range cruise missile, repeats threats against Donald Trump". ABC News. 2023-02-25. Retrieved 2023-02-27.
  3. ^ "Iran says it has developed long-range cruise missile". The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com. Retrieved 2023-02-27.
  4. ^ a b c "همزمان با افزایش تنش‌ها، جمهوری اسلامی از موشک کروز "پاوه" با برد ۱۶۵۰ کیلومتر رونمایی کرد". ایران اینترنشنال (in Persian). Retrieved 2023-02-27.
  5. ^ "Touting Its New Long-range Cruise Missile, Iran Says It's 'Looking to Kill Trump'". Haaretz. Retrieved 2023-02-27.
  6. ^ "Iran says it has developed long-range cruise missile". Al Arabiya English. 2023-02-25. Retrieved 2023-02-27.
  7. ^ Scarsi, Alice (2019-02-03). "World War 3: Furious Iran taunts US with new cruise missile". Express.co.uk. Retrieved 2023-02-27.
  8. ^ "Iran Says It Has Developed Long-Range Cruise Missile". VOA. 24 February 2023. Retrieved 2023-02-27.
  9. ^ a b c جوان‌آنلاين (February 26, 2023). "رکوردشکنی "پاوه" با امکان حمله فوجی و ۳۶۰ درجه به اهداف/ تحول چشمگیر موشک‌های کروز زمینی ایران فقط طی ۸ سال". fa (in Persian). Retrieved 2023-02-27.
  10. ^ a b c "رکوردشکنی "پاوه" با امکان حمله فوجی و ۳۶۰ درجه به اهداف/ تحول چشمگیر موشک‌های کروز زمینی ایران فقط طی ۸ سال +عکس". مشرق نیوز (in Persian). 2023-02-26. Retrieved 2023-02-27.
  11. ^ "Islamic Resistance in Iraq and Sabereen Highlight Anti-Israel Cruise Missile Strikes | The Washington Institute". www.washingtoninstitute.org. Retrieved 2024-10-24.
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