Shahab-5

Shahab-5 (Persian: شهاب ۵, meaning "Meteor-5") is an Iranian long-range ballistic missile, that was rumoured to exist as early as 1998.^[1][2] It is thought to be based upon the North Korean Taepodong-2, with a first stage based upon the Soviet RD-0216.^{[according to whom?]} The potential range of the missile is estimated to be between 4,000 and 4,300 km, with a warhead payload of 700 to 1,000 kg.^[3]

See also

• Military of Iran
• Defense industry of Iran
• Equipment of the Iranian Army