The Kheibar (Persian: خیبر), also known as Khorramshahr-4,[1] is an Iranian medium-range ballistic missile from the fourth generation of the Khorramshahr missile family manufactured by the Ministry of Defense of the Islamic Republic of Iran. This missile was unveiled on Thursday, June 4, 2023 in the presence of Mohammad Reza Ashtiani, Minister of Defense of the Islamic Republic. The Khoramshahr ballistic missile[2] offers a range of 2,000 km and can carry a 1,500-kilogram warhead.[3][4]
| Kheibar (Khorramshahr 4) | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Kheibar missile unveiling by Iran's defense minister | |
| Type | Tactical MRBM |
| Place of origin | Iran |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2023–present |
| Used by | Iran |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Iran |
| Specifications | |
| Warhead | 1,500 kg |
| Engine | liquid fuel rocket |
Operational range | 2,000 km |
History
editThe missile was unveiled by the Iran's Defense Minister Mohammad-Reza Gharaei Ashtiani on Thursday, 25 May 2023 coinciding with the anniversary of the liberation of Khorramshahr.[5]
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Naming
editThe Khorramshahr-4 is named after an Iranian city that was the scene of heavy fighting - known as Battle of Khorramshahr - during the Iraq-Iran War in the 1980s.[3] The missile also is called Khaybar, after a fortress conquered by Muslims in the 7th century during the Battle of Khaybar in Arabia.[3]
References
edit- ^ "Iran unveils new ballistic missile". France 24. May 25, 2023.
- ^ "Iran says it has successfully test-launched ballistic missile". Reuters. May 25, 2023.
- ^ a b c Fattahi, Mehdi; Gambrell, Jon (May 25, 2023). "Iran unveils latest version of ballistic missile amid wider tensions over nuclear program". AP News. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
- ^ "Iran unveils new ballistic missile". Al-Ahram. May 25, 2023.
- ^ "Iran unveils new ballistic missile Kheibar with 2,000 km range". trt. May 25, 2023.
- ^ "Iran test-launches upgraded ballistic missile capable of reaching Israel". ABC News. May 25, 2023.