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Zafar (anti-ship missile)

Missile Systemconfirmed

Zafar (anti-ship missile)

Zafar is an Iranian short-range, anti-ship and radar guided cruise missile. It has been designed to be carried inside a launch canister installed on a variety of light vessels and high-speed missile crafts. The Zafar is claimed to be one of the fastest sea-skimming anti-ship missiles in the Iranian arsenal. The Defense Ministry developed the missile.

Specifications

TypeMissile System
OriginIran
Introduced2012
StatusIn service
Range25 km
Guidance systemActive radar

Operators

CountryQuantityConfidence
Iran—confirmed

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