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Missile ForcesIran

Shahab-4

Medium-range ballistic missileFielded 2003Pending verification

Also known as: Meteor-3, Shooting Star-3

Missile ForcesIRN
Missile length 16.6 m
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Fact cardConfidence · Source
System
TypeMedium-range ballistic missile
Alternative designationsMeteor-3, Shooting Star-3
Date of introduction2003
ProliferationOrigin country only
BasingGroundMed[1]
Accuracy (CEP)50 mMed[1]
Dimensions and weight
Length16.6 m54 ftMed[1]
Launch weight6,000 kg13,228 lbMed[1]
Diameter1.25 m4 ftMed[1]
Fin spanINA mMed[1]
Flight performance
PropulsionSingle Stage; LiquidMed[1]
Speed9 km/h6 mph · 5 ktAutomated check: outside the expected range for this type; verify against the source.Low[1]
Service ceiling400,000 m1,312,336 ftMed[1]
Payload and range
Maximum range1,300 km808 mi · 702 nmiMed[1]
Warhead optionsMultiple or Single; Multiple: Cluster munition warheads in new models, each warhead can target different destinations. Single: Nuclear, HE, chemical, or sub-munitions; Cluster munitions, HE, chemical, or sub-munitionsMed[1]
Conventional warhead weight700 kgMed[1]
Payload: warhead typeMultiple or SingleMed[1]
Payload: warhead optionsMultiple: Cluster munition warheads in new models, each warhead can target different destinations. Single: Nuclear, HE, chemical, or sub-munitionsMed[1]
Payload: conventional warhead weight700 kgMed[1]
Payload: conventional warheads availableCluster munitions, HE, chemical, or sub-munitionsMed[1]
Fire control
GuidanceINS/gyroscope guidanceMed[1]
Variants
Shahab-3C and DLittle is known about Shahab-3C and Shahab-3D. From what can be gathered, the missiles have an improved precision, navigation system, and a longer range. The missiles were indigenoulys developed, and are being mass-produced.[1]
Summary

The Shahab-4 Iranian Medium Range Ballistic Missile was an unbuilt Iranian space launch vehicle derived from the Shahab-3 medium-range ballistic missile. The IRIS/Shahab-4 project was initiated in 1988, but it never went beyond the drawing board.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Operators
Iran
Sources
  1. Shahab-4 Iranian Medium-Range Ballistic Missile, U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
    Published/updated 2026-03-20 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
Change log
  • 2026-10-10 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import