Ghader (missile)
The Qader (Persian: قادر) is a medium-range anti-ship cruise missile developed by Iran.
| Qader | |
|---|---|
.jpg.webp) Firing Qader Missile in Velayat-90 Naval Exercise | |
| Type | Anti-ship cruise missile |
| Place of origin | Iran |
| Service history | |
| Used by | Iranian Navy Revolutionary Guards |
| Specifications | |
Operational range | 300 km |
| Flight altitude | Sea-skimming |
TELs for Noor/Qader missiles. The TEL can be disguised as a civilian truck.
Development
The missile called "Qader" (Able) was developed from the indigenous missile Noor by Iranian scientists and has a high destructive ability against coastal targets and warships. The missile, which was unveiled in August 2011,[1] has a range of 300 km[2] and is described by Iranian officials as "the most powerful and precise missile of the Islamic Republic of Iran’s Navy"[3]
On 10 February 2013, the head of Iran Aviation Industries Organization announced that an air-launched version of Qader and Nasr-1 will be tested in a week.[4]
Features and capabilities
- Anti-ship cruise missile with a range of over 200 km
- A 200-kilogram warhead
- Anti-ship cruise missile flying at low altitude and deals with the enemy with low radar cross section
- Digital autopilot system
- High-precision navigation system
- The possibility of planning to shoot missiles
- Advanced radar and ability to deal with electronic warfare
- Quick preparation and reaction missile to attack coastal targets in addition to the target vessel
- The ability to launch from land, sea and air
Management systems: active radar can fly at a height of 3 to 5 meters[5][3]
See also
- Military of Iran
- Iranian military industry
- Current Equipment of the Iranian Army
References
- "Iran unveils new cruise missile 'Qader'". Brahmand Defense & Aerospace news. 24 August 2011. Retrieved 2 January 2012.
- "Iran test-fires Qader missile". The Voice of Russia. 2 January 2012. Archived from the original on 11 January 2012. Retrieved 2 January 2012.
- "Iran naval vessels armed with Qader cruise missiles". 30 November 2011. Archived from the original on 5 June 2012. Retrieved 2 January 2012.
- "شلیک "فکور 90" از جنگنده F14/تست موشکهای کروز جدید". Iran: Isna News Agency. 10 February 2013. Retrieved 10 February 2013.
- "Iran Tests Naval Cruise Missile". The New York Times. 2 January 2012.
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