Fath-360
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Context:
According to a British national newspaper, Russia has received a shipment of more than 200 ballistic missiles from Iran.
Details
Feature |
Description |
Type and Origin |
It is an Iranian short-range ballistic missile (SRBM). Also known as also known as BM-120. |
Speed |
Mach 3 to 4. |
Engine Type and Deployment |
The missile is equipped with a solid-fuel engine, which allows for rapid deployment and quick launch times. |
Range |
120 to 300 kilometers. |
Warhead Weight |
150 kilograms. |
Guidance System |
Inertial guidance system and satellite navigation (accuracy: 30 meters). |
Mobility |
Truck-mounted Transporter Erector Launcher (TEL) for mobility and quick launch. |
Design |
Small and maneuverable, hard to intercept by air defense systems. |
Other imports by Russia from Iran |
Iranian-made Shahed-136 drones, often referred to as "kamikaze drones," have been widely used by Russian forces. Kamikaze dronesA loitering munition, also known as a suicide drone, is a kind of aerial weapon with a built-in warhead that is typically designed to loiter around a target area until a target is located, then attack the target by crashing into it. |
Source:https://armyrecognition.com/news/army-news/army-news-2024/russia-receives-over-200-fath-360-ballistic-missiles-from-iran
PRACTICE QUESTIONSQ. With reference to Fath 360 missile, consider the following statements:
Which of the above statement/s is/are correct? A. 1 only B. 2 only C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: D Explanation: Statement 1 and 2 both are incorrect. Developed by the Iranian Defense Ministry, Fath-360, also known as BM-120, is a short-range, satellite-guided, solid-fuel tactical ballistic missile. |