Fattah-1 vs Shahab-3
The Fattah-1 and the Shahab-3 are both Ballistic missiles. Range is 1,400 km for the Fattah-1 vs 2,000 km for the Shahab-3. The Fattah-1 reaches 18,522 km/h vs 8,640 km/h for the Shahab-3. The Fattah-1 carries a 450 kg warhead vs 1200 kg for the Shahab-3. The Fattah-1 uses Maneuverable reentry vehicle guidance, while the Shahab-3 relies on Inertial navigation system. The Shahab-3 entered service 20 years before the Fattah-1 (2003 vs 2023).
| Range | 1,400.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 15.1 ◉ |
| Weight | -- kg |
| Warhead | 450.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | NA |
| Diameter | -- mm |
| Guidance | Maneuverable reentry vehicle |
| Warhead type | Conventional |
| Range | 2,000.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 7.1 ◉ |
| Weight | 16,250 kg |
| Warhead | 1200.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 16.00 m |
| Diameter | 1200 mm |
| Guidance | Inertial navigation system |
| Warhead type | Cluster munition |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the Fattah-1 or Shahab-3?
The Shahab-3 has a longer range at 2,000 km compared to the Fattah-1's 1,400 km.
Which is faster, the Fattah-1 or Shahab-3?
The Fattah-1 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 15.1 compared to the Shahab-3's Mach 7.1.
Which has a larger warhead, the Fattah-1 or Shahab-3?
The Shahab-3 carries a larger warhead at 1,200 kg compared to the Fattah-1's 450 kg.
Which is heavier, the Fattah-1 or Shahab-3?
The Shahab-3 is heavier at 16,250 kg compared to the Fattah-1's 0 kg.
Which is longer, the Fattah-1 or Shahab-3?
The Shahab-3 is longer at 16.00 meters compared to the Fattah-1's 0.00 meters.
What guidance systems do the Fattah-1 and Shahab-3 use?
The Fattah-1 uses Maneuverable reentry vehicle guidance while the Shahab-3 uses Inertial navigation system guidance.
Which entered service first, the Fattah-1 or Shahab-3?
The Shahab-3 entered service first in 2003, 20 years before the Fattah-1 which entered service in 2023.