Akhgar (missile)

Akhgar missile (Persian: موشک اخگر) is an Iranian drone-launched air-to-ground missile operated by the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force.[1] This Unmanned aerial vehicle weapon, which is among the newest missiles of Iranian drones, has a range of 30 km,[2] its weight is twenty seven kg and its maximum speed is 600 kilometers per hour.[3][4]

Akhgar
TypeAir-to-ground missile (UAV missile)
Place of originIran
Production history
Unit costNot mentioned
Specifications
Mass27 kg
Length1.7 m
Diameter13 cm
Maximum firing range30 km
Maximum speed 600 km

Akhgar warhead weighs 27 kilograms, its length is 1.7 m and it has a diameter of 13 cm.[5] The unmanned aerial vehicle missile is of the television-guidance type and its engine is made from the type of "micro-jet engine".[6] This missile can be installed on the Kaman-12 (UAV), which is capable of carrying/firing from a distance of 30 kilometers by the UAV to various targets.[7][8] The unveiling of this UAV-missile took place on 30 January 2019 in the "Iqtedar 40" exhibition,[9] corresponding to the defense achievements of the Iranian Armed Forces.[10]

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References
  1. Exploitation of two scientific achievements in the Air Force irinn.ir
  2. Iran's latest UAV weapon was displayed hamshahrionline.ir
  3. "Akhgar missile", the newest weapon of Iranian UAVs tabnak.ir
  4. A report on the construction of the Akhgar missile in the army aparat.com
  5. The Akhgar missile was on display borna
  6. Iran's latest UAV weapon was displayed irna.ir
  7. The Akhgar missile was on display farsnews.ir
  8. "Akhgar missile" is the latest weapon of Iranian UAVs jamejamonline.ir
  9. "Akhgar" missile displayed in "Iqtedar 40" exhibition isna.ir
  10. New achievements of the Armed Forces in the "Iqtedar 40" exhibition mashreghnews.ir
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