MilitaryFattah-2 Hypersonic Glide Missile
Missile Systemalleged
The Fattah-2 is an Iranian hypersonic missile system featuring a hypersonic glide vehicle (HGV) designed to bypass advanced air defense networks. It combines high speed with a maneuverable glide phase to complicate interception efforts by regional adversaries. Unlike its predecessor, the Fattah-1, it utilizes a distinct glider design rather than a maneuvering reentry vehicle.
Specifications
| Type | Missile System |
| Origin | Iran |
| Manufacturer | Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force |
| Introduced | 2023 |
| Status | In development |
| Range | 1400 |
| Warhead | estimated 350-450 |
| Propulsion | Solid-fuel booster rocket with a liquid-fuel rocket engine sustainer for the glide vehicle |
| Guidance | Inertial guidance system (INS) with satellite navigation updates and terminal maneuvering capability |
History
The Fattah-2 was officially unveiled by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in November 2023 during a military exhibition. It represents a significant technological evolution in Iran's missile program, aimed at countering sophisticated missile defense systems like the Iron Dome and Patriot. While Iranian state media claims the weapon is fully operational and highly maneuverable at hypersonic speeds, international defense analysts treat some of these performance claims as speculative and unverified in real-world conditions.
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Iran | claimed operational; reliability disputed | alleged |
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