| Is Missile: | yes |
| Shalamcheh | |
| Type: | Surface-to-air missile |
| Origin: | Iran |
| Manufacturer: | Ministry of Defence and Armed Forces Logistics (Iran) |
| Design Date: | 4 September 2011 |
| Used By: | Islamic Republic of Iran Air Defense Force |
| Speed: | Mach 3 |
| Vehicle Range: | 40 km |
| Filling: | blast fragmentation warhead |
| Engine: | solid fuel rocket |
Shalamcheh (fa|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[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]
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]