Ghader (missile)

The Qader (Persian: قادر‎) is a medium-range anti-ship cruise missile developed by Iran.

Not to be confused with Ghadir (missile).
Qader
Firing Qader Missile in Velayat-90 Naval Exercise
TypeAnti-ship cruise missile
Place of originIran
Service history
Used byIranian Navy
Revolutionary Guards
Specifications
Operational
range
300 km
Flight altitudeSea-skimming
TELs for Noor/Qader missiles. The TEL can be disguised as a civilian truck.

Development

The missile called "Qader" (Able) was developed from the indigenous missile Noor by Iranian scientists and has a high destructive ability against coastal targets and warships. The missile, which was unveiled in August 2011,[1] has a range of 300 km[2] and is described by Iranian officials as "the most powerful and precise missile of the Islamic Republic of Iran’s Navy"[3]

On 10 February 2013, the head of Iran Aviation Industries Organization announced that an air-launched version of Qader and Nasr-1 will be tested in a week.[4]

Features and capabilities
  • Anti-ship cruise missile with a range of over 200 km
  • A 200-kilogram warhead
  • Anti-ship cruise missile flying at low altitude and deals with the enemy with low radar cross section
  • Digital autopilot system
  • High-precision navigation system
  • The possibility of planning to shoot missiles
  • Advanced radar and ability to deal with electronic warfare
  • Quick preparation and reaction missile to attack coastal targets in addition to the target vessel
  • The ability to launch from land, sea and air

Management systems: active radar can fly at a height of 3 to 5 meters[5][3]

See also

References
  1. "Iran unveils new cruise missile 'Qader'". Brahmand Defense & Aerospace news. 24 August 2011. Retrieved 2 January 2012.
  2. "Iran test-fires Qader missile". The Voice of Russia. 2 January 2012. Archived from the original on 11 January 2012. Retrieved 2 January 2012.
  3. "Iran naval vessels armed with Qader cruise missiles". 30 November 2011. Archived from the original on 5 June 2012. Retrieved 2 January 2012.
  4. "شلیک "فکور 90" از جنگنده F14/تست موشکهای کروز جدید". Iran: Isna News Agency. 10 February 2013. Retrieved 10 February 2013.
  5. "Iran Tests Naval Cruise Missile". The New York Times. 2 January 2012.


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