Iran’s arsenal unmasked: A close look at the missiles built to strike Israel

The innovative capability: The main innovation of this missile is the maneuverability of the warhead after entering the atmosphere. This is known as MARV (Maneuverable Reentry Vehicle) - a maneuverable reentry vehicle.

Advantages of the technology: Evasion from interception systems; through unpredictable trajectory changes, the missile complicates the defense systems' ability to calculate an accurate interception path.

Improved accuracy: Active guidance systems in the final stages allow for hitting small or moving targets.

Technical data:

Range: 1,700-2,500 km (allows reaching Israel and parts of Europe)

Accuracy: Iran claims an accuracy of 50 meters; Western experts estimate 500 meters or more.

Warhead: 750 kg, with the capability to carry unconventional warheads.

Qader Missile - The Qader missile is a medium-range ballistic missile manufactured by Iranian defense industries. It is an enhanced version of the known Shahab-3 missile, with more advanced capabilities.

Technical Features:

Structure: Two-stage missile (first stage liquid fuel, second stage solid fuel)- Weight: 19 tons; Length: 15.86 meters- Diameter: 1.25 meters;

Different Versions:- Kedar S: Range 1,350 km; Kedar H: Range 1,650 km; Kedar F: Range 1,950-2,000 km

The missile is equipped with an inertial navigation system, and in advanced versions, it also has a GPS system for increased accuracy.

Khaybar Shekan Missile - the new technology: A ballistic missile revealed for the first time in February 2022, representing a leap in Iranian technology.

Advantages of solid fuel: The missile is entirely powered by solid fuel, which gives it significant advantages:

Fast launch: Shorter preparation time for launch; High mobility: Less dependence on fixed infrastructures; Difficult to detect: Smaller time window for identifying and attacking the launcher

Advanced capabilities:- Range: 1,450 km; Maneuverability: Ability to maneuver during atmospheric entry; Lightweight: Significantly lighter than liquid fuel missiles, improving maneuverability and accuracy;

Countering air defense: The missile is specifically designed to penetrate modern air defense systems due to its speed, maneuverability, and relatively low flight path.

The Strategic Significance: The development of these missiles reflects the Iranian effort to create a reliable deterrent capability against Israel and its allies. The combination of long range, improved accuracy, and evasion capabilities from interception systems makes these missiles a significant threat.

Iranians continue to develop and enhance these technologies, with an emphasis on capabilities that will enable them to overcome Israel's advanced defense systems.