Iskander-E
Missile Systemconfirmed
The Iskander-E is an export variant of the Russian Iskander (SS-26 Stone) short-range ballistic missile system. It is designed to strike high-value targets such as command posts, airfields, and troop concentrations with high precision.
Specifications
| Type | Missile System |
| Origin | Russia |
| Manufacturer | KBM (Kolomna Machine-Building Design Bureau) |
| Introduced | 2006 |
| Status | In service |
| Speed | 7,500 km/h |
| Range | 280 km |
| Crew | 3 |
| Weight | 3.8 t |
History
Developed by KBM in Russia, it entered service in 2006 and has been exported to several countries, serving as a tactical missile system.
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | 12 | confirmed |
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