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Bofors STRIXlarger figure on 1 of 1
Saegheh (rocket)larger figure on 0 of 1
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Measured figures
Maximum; Saegheh (rocket) · Max velocity · Maximum speed
Single source150 m/s[source]Saegheh (rocket) · Max velocity
Normal mortar round without special sustainer motor · up to
Single sourceWith special sustainer motor · Range
Single sourceup to 4.5 kilometres (2.8 mi)[source]Normal mortar round without special sustainer motor
7.5 kilometres (4.7 mi)[source]With special sustainer motor
Saegheh (rocket) · Max range · Range
Single source1,800 m[source]Saegheh (rocket) · Max range
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
Configuration
| Specification | Bofors STRIX | Saegheh (rocket) |
|---|---|---|
| National origin | Sweden[source] | Iran[source] Iranian[source] |
| Manufacturer | Saab Bofors Dynamics[source] | — |
| Type | endphase-guided projectile fired from a 120 mm mortar[source] | anti-personnel RPG-7 warhead[source] |
| Guidance | infrared imaging sensor that it uses to guide itself onto any tank or armoured fighting vehicle in the vicinity where it lands[source] | — |
| In service | STRIX has been in service with the Swedish and Swiss Armies since 1994.[source] | — |
| Role | — | extend the utility of the RPG-7 portable rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) in service with the Iranian forces[source]Saegheh role; RPG-7 status is not promoted as Saegheh status |
| Warhead | — | high-explosive 40mm warhead with prefragmented steel warhead body[source] |