Akhgar (missile)

Akhgar
TypeAir-to-ground missile (UAV missile)
Place of originIran
Production history
Unit costNot Mentioned
Produced2018
Specifications
Mass27 kg
Length1.7 m
Diameter13 cm
Maximum firing range30 km
Maximum speed 600 km/h
Guidance
system
Optical guidance

Akhgar missile (Persian: موشک اخگر) is an Iranian drone-launched air-to-ground missile operated by the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force.[1] This Unmanned aerial vehicle weapon, which is among the newest missiles of Iranian drones, has a range of 30 km,[2] its weight is twenty seven kg and its maximum speed is 600 kilometers per hour.[3][4]

Akhgar weighs 27 kilograms and is armed with a 7kg warhead, its length is 1.7 m and it has a diameter of 13 cm.[5][6][7] The unmanned aerial vehicle missile is of the television-guidance type and its engine is made from the type of "micro-jet engine".[8] This missile can be installed on the Kaman-12 (UAV), which is capable of carrying/firing from a distance of 30 kilometers by the UAV to various targets.[9][10] The unveiling of this UAV-missile took place on 30 January 2019 in the "Iqtedar 40" exhibition,[11] corresponding to the defense achievements of the Iranian Armed Forces.[12][13][14][15]

See also

References

  1. ^ Exploitation of two scientific achievements in the Air Force Archived 2021-01-20 at the Wayback Machine irinn.ir
  2. ^ Iran's latest UAV weapon was displayed hamshahrionline.ir
  3. ^ "Akhgar missile", the newest weapon of Iranian UAVs tabnak.ir
  4. ^ A report on the construction of the Akhgar missile in the army aparat.com
  5. ^ Mossad spies under the fire of IRGC/Qaim and Akhgar missiles, 12 bow arrows for air battles
  6. ^ From "Akhgar" to "Fath"; Get to know Iranian Gatlings
  7. ^ The Akhgar missile was on display borna
  8. ^ Iran's latest UAV weapon was displayed irna.ir
  9. ^ The Akhgar missile was on display farsnews.ir
  10. ^ "Akhgar missile" is the latest weapon of Iranian UAVs jamejamonline.ir
  11. ^ "Akhgar" missile displayed in "Iqtedar 40" exhibition isna.ir
  12. ^ New achievements of the Armed Forces in the "Iqtedar 40" exhibition mashreghnews.ir
  13. ^ "Akhgar" missile and "Shahin" disruptor were displayed
  14. ^ Interception and destruction of hostile targets by Karar drones with fireballs
  15. ^ Ghaem and Akhgar, 12 bow arrows for air battles