Dehlavieh (missile)
Anti-tank guided missile
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The Dehlavieh (Persian: دهلاویه; also Dehlavie, Dehlaviyeh, etc.) is an Iranian anti-tank guided missile made by the Ministry of Defence and Armed Forces Logistics.[5][6] It is considered to be an unlicensed copy of the Russian 9M133 Kornet, which has the same guidance, outer appearance and stated performance specifications.[7]
| Dehlavieh | |
|---|---|
The Dehlavieh missile launcher on display | |
| Type | Anti-tank guided missile |
| Place of origin | Iran |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2012–present |
| Used by | See Operators |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Ministry of Defence and Armed Forces Logistics |
| Designed | Before July 2012 |
| Manufacturer | Ministry of Defence and Armed Forces Logistics[1][2] |
| Unit cost | Unknown |
| Produced | 2012–present |
| No. built | Unknown |
| Variants | Dehlavieh-2[3] Dehlavieh-3[4] |
| Specifications | |
Operational range | 6–8 km |
Guidance system | Laser |
History
Design
The Dehlavieh has a range of 5–6 km which was reportedly extended to 8 km (for both its air and ground launched versions) as of 2023.[10][11][12] Its armor penetration is said to be more than 1,000 mm.[13]
In 2018, it was reported that the Dehlavieh could have the “RU244TK” and “RU150TK” thermal imaging cameras attached.[14]
Operators
State operators
Non-state actors
- Gaza Strip: Hamas (Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades),[17] Al-Quds Brigades aka Palestinian Islamic Jihad[18]
- Iraq: Al Abbas Combat Division[19][better source needed]
- Lebanon: Hezbollah[citation needed]
- Yemen: Houthis[20][better source needed]