Emad (missile) explained
Emad-1 |
Origin: | Iran |
Type: | Medium Range Ballistic Missile |
Is Missile: | yes |
Service: | 2015–present |
Diameter: | 1.25 meters |
Filling: | 1 |
Used By: | IRGCASF |
Propellant: | liquid fuel |
Accuracy: | 50 meter CEP |
Vehicle Range: | 1700 km |
Emad (Persian: عماد|lit=pillar) is an Iranian-designed, liquid-fuel, medium-range ballistic missile (MRBM), a derivative of the Shahab-3.
Description
The Emad can carry a 750 kg payload 1,700 km, with a target accuracy of 10 m.[1] It uses a new nose cone design, which is different from that of the original Shahab-3. The changed design may make it possible for the warhead to detonate high above a target, which makes it more suitable for an air burst chemical, biological[2] or nuclear weapon detonation, as well as for nuclear electromagnetic pulse attack.[3]
The missile was presented by Brigadier General Hossein Dehghan on 11 October 2015.[4] [5] The Emad features a newly designed reentry vehicle with a more advanced guidance and control system, making it Iran's first IRBM that is precision-guided.[6] [7] [8] [9] [10] The missile features a Maneuverable reentry vehicle (MARV).[11] The missile has an advanced guidance and control system in its nose cone, and it is said to have an accuracy of about 50 meters.[4] [12] [13] The missile, which appears to be another variant of the Shahab-3, was expected to be delivered to the armed forces some time in 2016.
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Notes and References
- http://www.nasic.af.mil/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=F2VLcKSmCTE%3d&portalid=19 BALLISTIC AND CRUISE MISSILE THREAT
- https://csis-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/s3fs-public/legacy_files/files/publication/141007_Iran_Rocket_Missile_forces.pdf
- Web site: Emad, Ghadr (Shahab-3 Variants).
- News: Iran tests new precision-guided ballistic missile. . 11 October 2015. 11 October 2015. Wilkin. Sam.
- Web site: Iran Emad missile test . kspr.com . 11 October 2015 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20151014001441/http://www.kspr.com/news/nationworld/urgent-iran-emad-missile-test/21051646_35776218 . 14 October 2015 .
- Web site: The latest intermediate-range ballistic missiles Iran called "Emad" was tested . farsnews.com . 11 October 2015 . 13 October 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20151013183545/http://www.farsnews.com/13940719000138 . dead .
- Web site: Successful test of the Emad missile. seratnews.ir. 11 October 2015.
- Web site: Pictures of launching moment of ballistic missile, Emad . tasnimnews.com . 11 October 2015.
- Web site: The intermediate-range ballistic missiles was tested in Iran . tasnimnews.com . 11 October 2015.
- Web site: Emad ballistic missile, Iran's first maneuverable re-entry vehicle (MARV) equipped with SATNAV to evade enemy's anti missile systems and drastically improve accuracy. The 3rd generation of Iranian liquid-propelled Strategic MRBMs, after Shahab and Ghadr series.. irna.ir. 11 October 2015. 11 October 2015.
- 2019 Iran Military Power - Defense Intelligence Agency https://www.dia.mil/Portals/110/Images/News/Military_Powers_Publications/Iran_Military_Power_LR.pdf
- News: Iran tests new precision-guided ballistic missile. Reuters. Oct 11, 2015.
- News: Hume. Tim. ran test-fires new generation long-range ballistic missiles, state media reports. 11 October 2015. CNN.