Kheibar (missile)
| Kheibar (Khorramshahr 4) | |
|---|---|
Kheibar missile unveiling by Iran's defense minister | |
| Type | Tactical MRBM |
| Place of origin | Iran |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2023–present |
| Used by | Iran |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Iran |
| Specifications | |
| Warhead | 1,500–1,800 kg |
| Engine | liquid fuel rocket |
Operational range | 2,000 km (estimated up to 4,000 km) |
| Accuracy | 10–30 m CEP |
The Kheibar (Persian: خیبر), also known as Khorramshahr-4,[1] is an Iranian medium-range ballistic missile from the fourth generation of the Khorramshahr missile family manufactured by the Ministry of Defense of the Islamic Republic of Iran. This missile was unveiled on Thursday, June 4, 2023, in the presence of Mohammad Reza Ashtiani, Minister of Defense of the Islamic Republic. The Khoramshahr ballistic missile[2] offers a range of 2,000 km and can carry a 1,500-kilogram warhead.[3][4]
Development
The missile was unveiled by the Iran's Defense Minister Mohammad-Reza Gharaei Ashtiani on 25 May 2023 coinciding with the anniversary of the liberation of Khorramshahr.[5]
The missile was officially deployed in early February 2026.[7]
Naming
The Khorramshahr-4 is named after Khorramshahr, an Iranian city that was the scene of heavy fighting - known as the Battle of Khorramshahr - during the Iran–Iraq War in the 1980s. The missile is also called Khaybar, after a mostly Jewish fortress conquered by Muslims in the 7th century during the Battle of Khaybar in Arabia. [3]
Israel-US war with Iran
IRGC announced the firing of Kheibar missiles in the tenth wave of Operation True Promise 4 during the US-Israeli war with Iran.[8] According to Iran, the 22nd wave of "Operation True Promise" began with the mass firing of Kheiber and Fattah missiles with the code "O Hussein bin Ali (AS)".[9]
References
- ^ "Iran unveils new ballistic missile". France 24. May 25, 2023.
- ^ "Iran says it has successfully test-launched ballistic missile". Reuters. May 25, 2023.
- ^ a b Fattahi, Mehdi; Gambrell, Jon (May 25, 2023). "Iran unveils latest version of ballistic missile amid wider tensions over nuclear program". AP News. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
- ^ "Iran unveils new ballistic missile". Al-Ahram. May 25, 2023.
- ^ "Iran unveils new ballistic missile Kheibar with 2,000 km range". trt. May 25, 2023.
- ^ "Iran test-launches upgraded ballistic missile capable of reaching Israel". ABC News. May 25, 2023.
- ^ "IRGC deploys long-range Khorramshahr-4 missile, Fars reports". Middle East Monitor. 2026-02-06. Retrieved 2026-02-07.
- ^ سپاه:وعدهصادق ۴ درهای آتش را روی صهیونیستها باز کرد IRGC: The promise of Sadeq 4 opened the gates of fire on the Zionists
- ^ آغاز موج ۲۲ وعده صادق ۴ با شلیک انبوه موشکهای خیبر، خرمشهر ۴ و فتاح The beginning of the 22nd wave of the Sadeq 4 with the mass firing of Kheiber, Khorramshahr 4 and Fatah missiles