Iran's Khorramshahr Missile: 20000 KMPH, More Dangerous Than BrahMos, Threatens Israel
Iran's Khorramshahr Missile: 20000 KMPH, More Dangerous Than BrahMos, Threatens Israel
- •Iran's Khorramshahr-4 ballistic missile, also known as Khaibar, boasts a top speed of 20,000 KMPH and a range of 2,000 kilometers.
- •It can carry a 1,500 kg warhead, significantly more powerful than BrahMos's 200-300 kg capacity, and is deployed in secure underground facilities.
- •The missile's hypersonic speed (Mach 16 outside atmosphere, Mach 8 during re-entry) gives enemy air defense systems minimal reaction time.
- •Its advanced liquid fuel engine allows for rapid launch preparation in under 15 minutes, enhancing its rapid deployment capability.
- •Amid US naval buildup with USS Abraham Lincoln, Iran's missile capabilities escalate Middle East tensions, raising concerns about regional security.