Iran's Advanced Khorramshahr-4 Ballistic Missile Enters Service: A New Pillar of Regional Deterrence

 

Iran's Advanced Khorramshahr-4 Ballistic Missile Enters Service: A New Pillar of Regional Deterrence

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has officially integrated its most advanced ballistic missile, the Khorramshahr-4, into its operational arsenal. According to reports from the Fars News Agency, this new generation of ballistic technology represents a significant leap in Iran's strategic capabilities and serves as a primary pillar of the nation's "effective deterrence" strategy.

The Khorramshahr-4 boasts formidable technical specifications, including a strike range of 2,000 kilometers and a massive high-explosive warhead weighing 1,500 kilograms. Beyond its raw power, the missile is designed for high precision, maintaining a circular error probable (CEP) of approximately 30 meters, making it one of the most accurate long-range missiles in the Iranian inventory.

What sets the Khorramshahr-4 apart is its extreme velocity and ability to penetrate modern missile defense systems. The missile reaches a staggering speed of Mach 16 outside the atmosphere and Mach 8 inside the atmosphere during its terminal phase. By operating at these hypersonic speeds, the Khorramshahr-4 significantly reduces the reaction time for enemy air defense batteries, making interception exceptionally difficult. Military analysts suggest that this deployment is a clear message regarding Iran’s readiness to protect its interests with high-precision, heavy-payload technology.

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