ABallistic missiles
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ABallistic missiles

Measured figures
Length
Single source11.37–12.29 m[source]
Configuration
| Specification | JL-1 (air-launched ballistic missile) | Shahab-2 |
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| Source measurement | The KF-21 was reportedly to serve a nuclear strike or anti-ship role, and is a two-stage missile with a range of 3,000 km (1,900 mi).[source]JL-1 (air-launched ballistic missile) · Design; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage The JL-1 is designed to be carried by the People's Liberation Army Air Force 's Xi'an H-6N strategic bombers and launched as a standoff weapon , forming part of China's nuclear triad . . During its official reveal, the missile was reported to have a range of 8,000 km (5,000 mi), which is significantly longer than both DF-21 and DF-26 , making it an intercontinental ballistic missile .[source]JL-1 (air-launched ballistic missile) · Design; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage | On November 2, 2006, Iran fired unarmed missiles to begin 10 days of military simulations . Iranian state television reported "dozens of missiles were fired, including Shahab-2 and Shahab-3 missiles. The missiles ranged from 300 km to up to 2,000 km. Iranian experts have made some changes to Shahab-3 missiles, installing cluster warheads in them with the capacity to carry 1,400 bombs."[source]Shahab-2 · History; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage |
| Type | — | Tactical SRBM |
Diameter
Single source0.885 m[source]
Mass
Single source6,370–6,500 kg[source]
Operational; Operational range
Single source500 km[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
| In service | — | 1990–2016 (in Iran); present (in Syria)[source] |
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| Used by | — | See § Operators[source] |
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| Manufacturer | — | Iran[source] |
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| Warhead | — | 770kg[source] |
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| Engine | — | Liquid[source] |
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| Guidance system | — | inertial[source] |
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| Accuracy | — | 500m CEP[source] |
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| Role | — | tactical short-range ballistic missile[source] |
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| Country of origin | — | Iran[source] Iran[source] |
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| Reported operators | — |
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