Bina (missile) explained

Bina (Persian: بینا|lit=insightful) is an Iranian laser guided dual-capability surface-to-surface and air-to-surface missile.

History

It was successfully tested by Iranian military on February 10, 2014, according to Janes and Reuters.[1] It appears to be an AGM-65 Maverick air-to-ground missile with a semi-active laser (SAL) seeker fitted to its nose.[2]

Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan said the ballistic missile had radar-evading capabilities. [1]

Bina-2 air-to-surface missile was unveiled in 2018 which has increased its precision and range.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Iran Successfully Test-Fires Long-Range Missile. February 10, 2014. HuffPost.
  2. Web site: Iran announces new missile tests . Jeremy Binnie . February 13, 2014 . www.janes.com/ . . February 26, 2014.