Mehrab (rocket)

Mehrab (Rocket) (Persian: موشک محراب‎) is an Iranian-designed, intermediate-range surface-to-air smart missile. The first ninety units have been tested and unveiled.[1]

The missile can target goals in land, sea, and air.

Electronic warfare

It can change targets to disrupt missile tracking systems. Its most important feature is that it can survive enemy electronic warfare. The Mehrab is designed to abandon its primary target and track the source of the disruptive signal, redirecting itself toward that source. In the absence of disruptive signals, the rocket sets its course using radar waves sent by its flight commander, waves that are reflected from the target and received by the missile. It tracks the reflected waves; aiming to hit their source.

Design

The missile uses solid fuel as its propellant.[2] The missile uses an altered version of the Zdsamanhay radar system to target an enemy that is trying to disrupt its flight path. Systems such as the Electronic Akhlagar send signals that distract enemy missiles.

Testing and deployment

The Iranian frigate Damavand or Jamaran operationally tested its Mehrab systems and equipment in the Caspian Sea. The frigate is now equipped with this advanced missile system. Earlier, a missile-equipped naval destroyer was found in the waters south of Iran. Perhaps the main reasons for equipping these two frigates with this missile defense system are their high power and high speed through utilizing advanced radar. Normally, such ships are known for low speed and massive size. Ships using such systems are protected against cruise missiles, aircraft and enemy ships.[3][4][5][6]

References
  1. farsnews. Features of Mihrab missiles.
  2. dana. Mihrab missile system, a strong defense and a giant Iranian destroyer.
  3. missile threat. Iran Navy fits vessels with new cruise missiles.
  4. ran watch. Iran Missile Milestones: 1985-2014.
  5. usatoday30.usatoday. Iran navy tests cruise missile in drill.
  6. dana. Mihrab missile system, a strong defense and a giant Iranian destroyer.
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