Kheibar (missile)

Kheibar (Khorramshahr 4)
Kheibar missile unveiling by Iran's defense minister
TypeTactical MRBM
Place of originIran
Service history
In service2023–present
Used byIran
Production history
ManufacturerIran
Specifications
Warhead1,500–1,800 kg
Engineliquid fuel rocket
Operational
range
2,000 km (estimated up to 4,000 km)
Accuracy10–30 m CEP

The Kheibar (Persian: خیبر), also known as Khorramshahr-4,[1] is an Iranian medium-range ballistic missile from the fourth generation of the Khorramshahr missile family manufactured by the Ministry of Defense of the Islamic Republic of Iran. This missile was unveiled on Thursday, June 4, 2023 in the presence of Mohammad Reza Ashtiani, Minister of Defense of the Islamic Republic. The Khoramshahr ballistic missile[2] offers a range of 2,000 km and can carry a 1,500-kilogram warhead.[3][4]

Development

The missile was unveiled by the Iran's Defense Minister Mohammad-Reza Gharaei Ashtiani on Thursday, 25 May 2023 coinciding with the anniversary of the liberation of Khorramshahr.[5]

Kheibar has a range of 2,000 kilometres and can carry a 1,500 kilogram warhead.[6]

Naming

The Khorramshahr-4 is named after an Iranian city that was the scene of heavy fighting - known as Battle of Khorramshahr - during the Iraq-Iran War in the 1980s.[3] The missile also is called Khaybar, after a fortress conquered by Muslims in the 7th century during the Battle of Khaybar in Arabia.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Iran unveils new ballistic missile". France 24. May 25, 2023.
  2. ^ "Iran says it has successfully test-launched ballistic missile". Reuters. May 25, 2023.
  3. ^ a b c Fattahi, Mehdi; Gambrell, Jon (May 25, 2023). "Iran unveils latest version of ballistic missile amid wider tensions over nuclear program". AP News. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
  4. ^ "Iran unveils new ballistic missile". Al-Ahram. May 25, 2023.
  5. ^ "Iran unveils new ballistic missile Kheibar with 2,000 km range". trt. May 25, 2023.
  6. ^ "Iran test-launches upgraded ballistic missile capable of reaching Israel". ABC News. May 25, 2023.