Ra'ad (anti-ship missile)
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Ra'ad (Persian: رعد, lit. 'lightning') is an Iranian designed and built subsonic anti-ship cruise missile.[1] The missile is a reverse engineered and upgraded variant of China's Silkworm anti-ship missile.[1][2] The missile was developed by the state-run Iran Aviation Industries Organization (IAIO).[1][3] Iran reportedly began full production of the Ra’ad in January 2004 and went into service in 2007.[3] The missile is equipped for ground and ship-launched platforms.[1][4]
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Ra'ad | |
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Type | Anti-ship cruise missile |
Place of origin | Iran |
Service history | |
In service | 2007-Present |
Used by | Iran |
Production history | |
Manufacturer | Iran Aviation Industries Organization |
Specifications | |
Mass | 3000 kg |
Length | 7.36 metres |
Diameter | 0.76 metres |
Warhead weight | 450-550 kg |
Engine | Solid-propellant booster |
Propellant | Turbo-jet engine |
Operational range | 360 km |
Flight altitude | Sea-skimming |
Launch platform | Mobile Ground and Sea Launch-able |
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