Iranian ballistic missile, entered service in 2023, with a warhead capacity of 1500 kg. Key figures: range 2,000 km, top speed 19,756 km/h, warhead 1,500 kg, in service since 2023. In service with 1 country — Iran.
The Kheibar, also designated Khorramshahr-4, is a medium-range ballistic missile that represents the fourth generation of the Khorramshahr family of missiles. The missile's dual naming is symbolic; "Khorramshahr" honors the city central to that conflict, while "Kheibar" references a historically significant 7th-century battle.
Engineered as a tactical medium-range ballistic missile, the Kheibar is propelled by a liquid-fuel rocket engine. It possesses a substantial operational range and is designed to deliver a large conventional warhead, with a payload capacity reported to be between 1,500 and 1,800 kilograms. The Kheibar missile system officially entered service in 2023 and is operated by the armed forces of Iran.
What type of missile is the Kheibar / Khorramshahr-4?
The Kheibar / Khorramshahr-4 is a ballistic missile developed by Iran. It entered service in 2023.
What is the range of the Kheibar / Khorramshahr-4?
The Kheibar / Khorramshahr-4 has a maximum range of approximately 2,000 km (1,242 miles). Effective range varies with launch platform, altitude, and flight profile.
How fast is the Kheibar / Khorramshahr-4?
The Kheibar / Khorramshahr-4 reaches a maximum speed of 19,756 km/h (Mach 16.0).
Which countries use the Kheibar / Khorramshahr-4?
The Kheibar / Khorramshahr-4 is in service with 1 country: Iran.
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