Zolfaghar Iranian Short-Range Ballistic Missile
Zolfaghar
Short-range Ballistic Missile (SRBM) (Zolfaghar), Medium-range Ballistic Missile (MRBM) (Dezful and Qasem)
Operational Photo
Basic Information
Name
Zolfaghar Iranian Short-Range Ballistic Missile
Designation
Zolfaghar
Alternate Designation
Zolfaghar
Equipment Type
Short-range Ballistic Missile (SRBM) (Zolfaghar), Medium-range Ballistic Missile (MRBM) (Dezful and Qasem)
Manufacturer
—
Date of Introduction
2017
Description
The Zolfaghar is an Iranian short-range solid fuel ballistic missile in the Fateh family. Unveiled in 2016 by Defense Minister Hossein Dehghan, the missile has a reported range of 700 km. In June 2017, the missile was reportedly used to strike targets in Syria.
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Range
700.0 km
Quick Facts (CSIS)
Class
Short-range Ballistic Missile (SRBM) (Zolfaghar), Medium-range Ballistic Missile (MRBM) (Dezful and Qasem)
Range
700 km (Zolfaghar), 1,000 km (Dezful), 1,400 km (Qasem)
Length
10.3 m
Diameter
0.6 m (Zolfaghar and Dezful), 0.9 m (Qasem)
Warhead
500+ kg High explosive (HE), submunitions
Status
Operational
InService
2017-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)
Filter Label
Z
Sources
CSIS Missile Threat: https://missilethreat.csis.org/missile/zolfaghar/
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
10.3 m
Width
0.6 m
Height
—
Weight
4620 kg
Operators (1)
Iran
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