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Ashoura

IOC: November 2007

Also Known As
Ashura

Origin
Iran

Description: The Ashoura, which means "tenth day" in Farsi, is a ballistic missile developed in Iran with an estimated maximum range of 2,000 kilometers. Ashoura existence was confirmed by the Iranian government in late November 2007. It is said that Ashoura development has benefited from Chinese and Russian technical assistance.

Specifications
Performance: Max Range 2,000 km (1,080 nm)

News
MDA Justifies Missile Defense Against Iranian Threat

Operators

Iran

Notes
(*) lead contractor
IOC: Initial Operating Capability
FOC: Full Operating Capability
CEP: Circular Error Probable
Comm: Commissioning Date
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Pound (lb) Kilogram (kg) kN (KiloNewton) Ton (t)
Meters per Second (mps) Kilometers per Hour (kph) Knot (kt) Miles per Hour (mph)
Liter (l) Galon (gl)
Year (yr) Minutes (min) Second (sec)
Shaft-Horse-Power (shp)

Last Updated: Saturday, December 20, 2008

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