{"id":368288,"date":"2026-07-27T15:41:53","date_gmt":"2026-07-27T10:11:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/?p=368288"},"modified":"2026-07-27T15:42:08","modified_gmt":"2026-07-27T10:12:08","slug":"kheibar-shekan-missile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/kheibar-shekan-missile\/","title":{"rendered":"Kheibar Shekan Missile"},"content":{"rendered":"
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News: <\/b>Iran has recently employed the Kheibar Shekan Missile in coordinated attacks, demonstrating its operational adaptability and effectiveness against advanced adversaries.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

About Kheibar Shekan Missile<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Source: Defence HQ<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Aspects<\/strong><\/td>\nDescription<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
About\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n\n
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  • It is an Iranian medium-range ballistic missile<\/strong>, which was unveiled by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in 2022.<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • The name “Kheybar Shekan”<\/strong> translates to “Breaker of Khaybar”<\/strong> in Arabic, referring to the historic Battle of Khaybar.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Classification\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nIt represents the fourth generation of the Khorramshahr family<\/strong> of ballistic missiles.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Technical Specifications<\/strong><\/td>\n\n
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  • It is powered by the ‘Arond’ engine<\/strong>, which is integrated into the fuel tank<\/strong> to reduce the missile’s length<\/strong> and improve camouflage.<\/li>\n
  • It uses solid fuel<\/strong>, enabling faster launch preparation, easier storage, and improved concealment.<\/li>\n
  • It can be launched from a mobile platform<\/strong> and is operational within 15 minutes of deployment<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
  • It operates in three-phases<\/strong> consisting of takeoff, mid-course guidance<\/strong> using rear engines, and a precision-guided terminal descent<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
  • It utilizes a combination of shifting flight paths, speed alterations, and dynamic maneuvers<\/strong> to confuse tracking systems.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Length and weight<\/strong><\/td>\nIt is about 4 m long and weighs approximately 1,500 kg.<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Operational Range and Carrying capacity<\/strong><\/td>\n\n
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  • It has an operational range of around 1,450 km.<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • It carries a 550 kg high-explosive warhead.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Speed<\/strong><\/td>\nIt can reach speeds of up to 19,500 km\/h within the atmosphere and 9,800 km\/h outside the atmosphere <\/strong>(approximately Mach 12).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Equipped with<\/strong><\/td>\n\n