Kheibar Shekan
The Kheibar Shekan is a third-generation solid-fuelled medium-range ballistic missile unveiled by Iran in February 2022. It is notably lighter and more compact than its liquid-fuelled predecessors, enabling faster launch preparation. Iran claims terminal maneuverability to evade missile defenses and a high degree of accuracy. Also known as Kheybar Shekan, Khaybar Buster, Castle Buster.
Kheibar Shekan
Category
Ballistic Missile
Range
1450km
Status
Active
Origin
IR
Operators
Iran
Designation: Kheibar Shekan
Overview
The Kheibar Shekan is a third-generation solid-fuelled medium-range ballistic missile unveiled by Iran in February 2022. It is notably lighter and more compact than its liquid-fuelled predecessors, enabling faster launch preparation. Iran claims terminal maneuverability to evade missile defenses and a high degree of accuracy.
Technical specification
Range
1450 km
Warhead
500 kg
Length
11.5 m
Weight
4800 kg
Speed
Mach 8
Mach
Mach 8
CEP
30 m
Propulsion
solid fuel
Guidance
inertial, gps, terminal homing
Country of origin
IR
Year introduced
2022
Status
In service