Shalamcheh (missile)

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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
Shalamcheh missiles launch from Mersad missile system
TypeSurface-to-air missile
Place of originIran
Service history
Used byIslamic Republic of Iran Air Defense Force
Production history
Designed4 September 2011
ManufacturerMinistry of Defence and Armed Forces Logistics (Iran)
Specifications
Warheadblast fragmentation warhead

Enginesolid fuel rocket
Operational
range
40 km
Maximum speed Mach 3

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]

Military tests

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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]

References

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