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Zolfaghar (IR-SS-1)

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Zolfaghar (IR-SS-1)

The Zolfaghar is an Iranian solid-propellant, road-mobile, short-range ballistic missile. It is designed to carry a separable warhead, which enhances its precision and ability to evade missile defense systems.

Specifications

TypeMissile System
OriginIran
ManufacturerAerospace Industries Organization (AIO)
Introduced2016
StatusIn service
Speed7,400 km/h
Range700 km
Weight4.5 t

History

Developed by the Aerospace Industries Organization (AIO) in Iran, the Zolfaghar was unveiled in 2016 and has been used in various regional military operations.

Operators

CountryQuantityConfidence
Iran—confirmed

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