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).

Iranian ballistic missile, entered service in 2023, incorporates a maneuverable reentry vehicle.
Origin 🇮🇷 Iran
Category Ballistic
Type Medium Range Ballistic Missile
Manufacturer Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
Service year 2023
Number produced -- units
Estimated unit price NA
Iranian ballistic missile, with a 2,000 km range, entered service in 2003.
Origin 🇮🇷 Iran
Category Ballistic
Type Medium Range Ballistic Missile
Manufacturer Iran
Service year 2003
Number produced 70 units
Estimated unit price NA
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.