Iran reveals two new missiles with a range of over 1,000 kilometers

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　　Iran unveiled two new missiles on August 20. One is a surface-to-surface ballistic missile with a range of 1,400 kilometers, named "Qassim Soleimani"; the other is a cruise missile with a range of 1,000 kilometers, named As "Abu Muhandis".

The exposure and naming of the two missiles aroused widespread attention from the outside world.

　　In this regard, military researcher Lan Shunzheng said: “Iran’s two new missiles are named after martyrs, with a very strong “revenge” meaning, which can boost military and civilian morale. Currently, the arms embargo on Iran is about to be imposed. It expires, but the United States wants to extend the arms embargo on Iran indefinitely. The launch of these two new missiles by Iran this time also has the meaning of demonstrating to the United States-even the arms embargo will not stop Iran’s determination to develop defensive weapons."

　　Using solid fuel engines, more suitable for modern warfare

　　Public information shows that "Kasim Soleimani" is a two-stage ballistic missile propelled by solid fuels. It uses underground fixed launch, that is, launched from underground wells. It has a range of about 1,400 kilometers, a payload of about 1,000 kilograms and a relatively high accuracy. high.

The "Abu Muhandis" cruise missile has a range of more than 1,000 kilometers and is similar in size to the US "Tomahawk" cruise missile. In addition to the land-based version, it can also be launched from surface ships and has better strike flexibility.

Iranian President Rouhani said: "We have increased the range of the missile from 300 kilometers to 1,000 kilometers in less than two years. This is a remarkable achievement."

　　But Lan Shunzheng said that in fact, in addition to the range, "Abu Muhandis" does not have much success.

Instead, the newly exposed ballistic missile "Kasim Soleimani" has one thing worth noting, that is, it uses a solid fuel engine.

　　He popular science said, "Compared with liquid fuel engines, missiles using solid fuel engines are more flexible and have faster response speeds, and are more suitable for use in modern warfare. Liquid fuel missiles must be refueled before launch, and the reaction time is slow. The launch preparation time is long, and the fuel is highly toxic and highly corrosive. At the same time, long-distance fast maneuvers cannot be carried out after filling. The solid fuel missile has a fast reaction time, a short launch preparation time, convenient and pollution-free Long-term storage, but the technical process required is much more complicated."

　　Not long ago, the United States lifted restrictions on the use of solid fuel for South Korean launch vehicles.

Carrier rockets that use solid fuel can be used for military purposes such as ballistic missiles. Out of this concern, the United States has been restricting South Korea’s use of solid fuel through the "Korea-US Missile Guidelines."

This move also caused media attention.

　　"Therefore, although the'Qassim Soleimani' ballistic missile does not have many outstanding points in range and power, its flexibility and response speed have been greatly improved. It is a leap in Iranian missile technology and is a great improvement for the United States. The threat is greater," Lan Shunzheng said.

　　Some media also pointed out that the second stage of this ballistic missile is equipped with wings, which can correct the trajectory and adjust the flight posture during the flight phase and the atmospheric phase, which will help improve its penetration capability and strike accuracy.

　　Improve Iran’s existing missiles and promote the localization of missiles

　　It is widely speculated that the "Qassim Soleimani" surface-to-surface missile is an improved version of Iran's existing ballistic missiles.

　　A reporter from Science and Technology Daily learned that the process of localization of Iranian ballistic missiles began in the 1980s.

For decades, Iran has successfully developed many different types of ballistic missiles.

At present, Iran is equipped with nearly 2,000 missiles of various types and has the most powerful missile arsenal in the Middle East.

　　Lan Shunzheng introduced: "Iran has successively developed the'Mushak' series of short-range tactical missiles, the'Conqueror' series of short-range tactical missiles, the'Meteor' series of ballistic missiles and the'Mudrock' series of ballistic missiles. It is generally believed that Iran is the latest The "Kassim Soleimani" ballistic missile should be an upgraded version of the "Meteor-3" ballistic missile."

　　"Meteor-3" uses liquid propellant, is 16 meters long, has a projectile diameter of 1.35 meters, has a maximum launch weight of 16 tons, a payload of 1,200 kg, and a maximum range of 1,350-1,500 kilometers.

The first successful launch test in 1998 enabled Iran to enter the list of medium-range missile nations for the first time.

In July 2003, the "Meteor-3" missile completed the final test and began to install the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to take on the duty of combat readiness.

　　"From various parameters, the'Kasim Soleimani' ballistic missile is relatively close to the'Meteor-3' ballistic missile, and it may be a solid fuel version of the'Meteor-3'." He said, "Of course. There is also a saying that the'Kasim Soleimani' ballistic missile is an improved version of the'Mudstone-2' ballistic missile."

　　The "Debris-2" missile was first exposed in 2009.

Iran publicly announced that it had successfully launched a ballistic missile with a range of approximately 2,000 kilometers.

The missile uses a new type of composite solid propellant and two-stage rocket technology.

　　"From the paper data, this missile is very advanced. However, since then, the reports of Mudrock-2 have gradually decreased. There are reports that it has failed many times during the test. The outside world speculates that Iran’s solid missile development plan has encountered problems. "Technical bottleneck." He said, "Therefore, it is also possible that'Mudstone-2' has adopted more conservative and stable technology and shortened the range after 10 years of tackling key problems.'Kasim Soleimani' is exactly what Its latest results."

　　In any case, as some media have said, since the "Qassim Soleimani" ballistic missile has a range of up to 1,400 kilometers, it covers almost the entire US military bases in the Middle East and major Israeli cities, and it is more flexible and maneuverable. The deterrence capability is even greater.