Ghassem Basir Missile:
Iran recently unveiled a new solid-fuel ballistic missile named Ghassem Basir.
- Ghassem Basir Missile is a new medium-range ballistic missile (MRBM) developed by Iran.
- It is designed to strike targets located more than 1,200 kilometers
- The missile’s length is estimated to be approximately 11 meters, with an overall weight of roughly 7 tons.
- The missile’s airframe is apparently manufactured using carbon fiber composite materials, reducing structural mass and radar cross-section.
- The warhead is reported to weigh approximately 500 kilograms.
- The propulsion system is based on solid fuel, which enables quicker launch readiness and more stable storage conditions compared to liquid-fueled alternatives.
- It can reach speeds up to Mach 12.
- The guidance system features a thermal imaging sensor, allowing the missile to identify and home in on targets using heat signatures during its terminal flight phase.
- Additionally, the missile is equipped with a maneuverable reentry vehicle (MaRV) that separates from the booster and is designed to decrease drag, reduce radar observability and improve ballistic efficiency.
- It can reportedly be launched from mobile transporter-erector-launchers (TELs), including platforms that resemble civilian trucks.
