Shahab-3
Mobile Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missile (IRBM)
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Basic Information
Name
Shahab-3
Designation
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Alternate Designation
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Equipment Type
Mobile Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missile (IRBM)
Manufacturer
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Date of Introduction
2003
Description
The Shahab-3 is a medium-range, liquid-fueled, road-mobile ballistic missile. The Shahab-3 represents Iran’s first successful acquisition and development of a medium-range ballistic missile that give it the capability to threaten targets (such as Israel) which lie beyond its immediate borders. It has a range of about 1,300 km.
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Range
800.0 km
Quick Facts (CSIS)
Class
Medium-Range Ballistic Missile (MRBM)
Basing
Road-mobile or silo-based
Range
800 – 1,300 km
Payload
Single warhead, 760 – 1,200 kg
Length
16.58 m
Diameter
1.25 or 1.38 m
LaunchWeight
17,410 kg
Warhead
Nuclear, HE, chemical, or submunitions
Status
Operational
InService
2003 – present
Details
Country of Origin
Iran
Category
Short-Range Ballistic Missiles (SRBM) (301 km - 1,000 km)
Air > Short-Range Ballistic Missiles (SRBM) (301 km - 1,000 km)
Sources
CSIS Missile Threat: https://missilethreat.csis.org/missile/shahab-3/
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
16.58 m
Width
1.25 m
Height
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Weight
17410 kg
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