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Fajr-4
A Fajr-4 rocket labeled "F4CL" in 2019
Type Air-launched rocket [1] [2]
Place of origin Iran [1] [2]
Service history
Used by IRIAF
Production history
Designer AFAGIR
DesignedMay 2014 [2]
ProducedUnknown [2]
VariantsFajr-4 [2]
Fajr-4CL [2]
Specifications
Diameter333 mm [1] [2]

Guidance
system
Onboard guidance [1]
Launch
platform
Sukhoi Su-22 [1] [2]
References

The Fajr-4 ( Persian: فجر-۴) is an Iranian air-to-surface guided rocket that was first unveiled on 9 May 2020 through a video released by the IRGC Aerospace Force. In the video, the missile is seen undergoing a drop test from a Sukhoi Su-22 fighter-bomber. [1] [2] Videos released of Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, paying a visit to an IRGC Aerospace Force suggest that Iran had already armed its Sukhoi Su-22's with a new air-to-surface missile. [2]

The IRGC has not provided further details of the missile. [2]

Design

The Artillery rocket has a caliber of 333 mm, uses command guidance [1] and has maneuvering fins. [2]

Variants

The missile has two variants, Fajr-4 and Fajr-4CL.

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g Dahlgren, Masao (11 May 2020). "Iran Reveals Air-launched Rocket". Missile Threat. Archived from the original on 14 May 2020. Retrieved 11 May 2020.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l "IRGC Fighter Jets Equipped with New Air-to-Surface Missiles". Alghadeer TV. Archived from the original on 9 May 2020. Retrieved 9 May 2020.