Shalamcheh | |
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Type | Surface-to-air missile |
Place of origin | Iran |
Service history | |
Used by | Islamic Republic of Iran Air Defense Force |
Production history | |
Designed | 4 September 2011 |
Manufacturer | Ministry of Defence and Armed Forces Logistics (Iran) |
Specifications | |
Warhead | blast fragmentation warhead |
Engine | solid fuel rocket |
Operational range | 40 km |
Maximum speed | Mach 3 |
Shalamcheh ( Persian: شلمچه) is an Iranian surface-to-air missile [1] [2] [3] [4] claimed to be capable of destroying several sorts of modern fighter jets and drones. This missile is launched from the Mersad domestic air defense system. [5]
Shalamcheh [6] [7] [8] is considered [9] [10] [11] a medium-range missile which can also be utilized as a short-range missile. It travels at the speed of Mach 3, is resistant to enemy electronic warfare, [12] and its average range is 40 kilometres. [13]
On 5 May 2014, the army of Iran successfully test-fired Shalamcheh missile, where it shot down the Iranian domestic drone Karrar. [14]
In November 2018, air defense drills were held in the central, northern and western parts of Iran. [15]
Shalamcheh | |
---|---|
Type | Surface-to-air missile |
Place of origin | Iran |
Service history | |
Used by | Islamic Republic of Iran Air Defense Force |
Production history | |
Designed | 4 September 2011 |
Manufacturer | Ministry of Defence and Armed Forces Logistics (Iran) |
Specifications | |
Warhead | blast fragmentation warhead |
Engine | solid fuel rocket |
Operational range | 40 km |
Maximum speed | Mach 3 |
Shalamcheh ( Persian: شلمچه) is an Iranian surface-to-air missile [1] [2] [3] [4] claimed to be capable of destroying several sorts of modern fighter jets and drones. This missile is launched from the Mersad domestic air defense system. [5]
Shalamcheh [6] [7] [8] is considered [9] [10] [11] a medium-range missile which can also be utilized as a short-range missile. It travels at the speed of Mach 3, is resistant to enemy electronic warfare, [12] and its average range is 40 kilometres. [13]
On 5 May 2014, the army of Iran successfully test-fired Shalamcheh missile, where it shot down the Iranian domestic drone Karrar. [14]
In November 2018, air defense drills were held in the central, northern and western parts of Iran. [15]