MilitaryShahab-1
Missile Systemconfirmed
The Shahab-1 was the foundation of the short-range Iranian missile program. During the Iran–Iraq War, Iran purchased R-17 Elbrus missiles (also known as the Scud-B) from Libya, Syria and North Korea (Hwasong-5). It is a close copy of Hwasong-5 (R-17). Iran began making the Shahab-1 sometime between 1985 and 1988. It is a short-range ballistic missile derived from the Scud-B, and has a maximum range of 300 km (185 miles). Iran employed Shahab-1s extensively during the 1990s and early 2000s against the Mujahidin-e Khalq Organization (MKO) camps in Iraq. Production of Shahab-1s ceased in 2016.
Specifications
| Type | Missile System |
| Manufacturer | Iran |
| Introduced | 1987 |
| Status | In service |
| Length | 10.94 m |
| Guidance system | Inertial |
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Iran | — | confirmed |
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