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Measured figures
Length
Single source11.37–12.29 m[source]
Mass
Single source6,370–6,500 kg[source]
Operational; Operational range
Single source500 km[source]
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Configuration
| Specification | Shahab-2 | Sparrow (target missile) |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Tactical SRBM[source] | — |
| In service | 1990–2016 (in Iran); present (in Syria)[source] | — |
| Used by | See § Operators[source] | — |
| Manufacturer | Iran[source] | Rafael Advanced Defense Systems[source] |
| Warhead | 770kg[source] | — |
| Engine | Liquid[source] | — |
| Guidance system | inertial[source] | — |
| Accuracy | 500m CEP[source] | — |
| Role | tactical short-range ballistic missile[source] | Israeli medium-range air-launched ballistic missile[source] |
| Source measurement | 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 | There are three versions of the missile: Black Sparrow, Blue Sparrow, and Silver Sparrow, each with a different maximum range and maximum speed to simulate different ballistic missiles. Black Sparrow simulated Scud missiles. The Silver Sparrow version is designed to simulate Iranian Shahab-3 class ballistic missiles with a 1,500–2,000 km range. The Blue Sparrow has a total length of 6.51 metres (21.4 ft), weight of 1,900 kilograms (4,200 lb) and a range of 2,000 kilometres (1,200 mi) on a high ballistic trajectory.[source]Sparrow (target missile) · Versions; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage |
| Country of origin | Iran[source] Iran[source] | — |
| National origin | — | Israel[source] |
| Reported operators |
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