Fajr-4
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]
| 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 |
| Designed | May 2014[2] |
| Produced | Unknown[2] |
| Variants | Fajr-4[2] Fajr-4CL[2] |
| Specifications | |
| Diameter | 333 mm[1][2] |
Guidance system | Onboard guidance[1] |
Launch platform | Sukhoi Su-22[1][2] |
| References | |
Characteristics
The Artillery rocket has a caliber of 333 mm, uses command guidance[1] and has maneuvering fins.[2] The missile has two variants, Fajr-4 and Fajr-4CL. The IRGC has not provided further details of the missile.[2]
References
- Dahlgren, Masao (11 May 2020). "Iran Reveals Air-launched Rocket". Missile Threat. Archived from the original on 14 May 2020. Retrieved 11 May 2020.
- "IRGC Fighter Jets Equipped with New Air-to-Surface Missiles". Alghadeer TV. Archived from the original on 9 May 2020. Retrieved 9 May 2020.
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