Shalamcheh (missile)
Iranian surface-to-air missile
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Shalamcheh (Persian: شلمچه) is an Iranian surface-to-air missile[1][2][3][4] claimed to be capable of destroying several sorts of modern fighter jets and drones. This missile is launched from the Mersad domestic air defense system.[5]
PlaceoforiginIran
Designed4 September 2011
| Shalamcheh | |
|---|---|
Shalamcheh missiles launch from Mersad missile system | |
| Type | Surface-to-air missile |
| Place of origin | Iran |
| Service history | |
| Used by | Islamic Republic of Iran Air Defense Force |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 4 September 2011 |
| Manufacturer | Ministry of Defence and Armed Forces Logistics (Iran) |
| Specifications | |
| Warhead | blast fragmentation warhead |
| Engine | solid fuel rocket |
Operational range | 40 km |
| Maximum speed | Mach 3 |
Shalamcheh[6][7][8] is considered[9][10][11] a medium-range missile which can also be utilized as a short-range missile. It travels at the speed of Mach 3, is resistant to enemy electronic warfare,[12] and its average range is 40 kilometres.[13]