| Sajjil | |
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 Successful Sajjil-2 missile launch, September 17, 2009 |
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| Type | Strategic MRBM |
| Service history | |
| Used by | Iran |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Iran |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 26000 Kilogram |
| Length | 19 Meter |
| Diameter | 1.5 Meter |
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| Warhead | One[citation needed] |
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| Engine | Solid (two-stage) |
| Operational range |
2000-2500 km |
The Sejjil missile (Persian: سجیل, meaning "Baked Clay" (see Surat al-Fil of the Quran) ) family of solid-fueled ballistic missiles are replacements of the Shahab liquid-fueled ballistic missiles. It has been alleged that the Sejjil type of ballistic missile is also known by the names Ashura (Ghadr-110) and Samen.[1]
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Sejjil-1
The Sejjil also known as "Sejjil" or "Sejil" is a two-stage, solid-propellant, surface-to-surface missile (SSM) produced by Iran with a reported 1930 km (1200 mile) range. A successful test launch took place on November 12, 2008.[2] Its range, if confirmed, would allow it to strike targets as far away as Israel and southeastern Europe, though Iran asserts that it is intended for purely defensive purposes.
Design
Details of the design other than the number of stages and that it uses solid fuel have not been released. However, if Iran has succeeded in building a solid-fuel missile with the claimed range, it represents a significant technological achievement, and could be a step towards either a space launch platform or a true ICBM.[3] As a weapon, it would present a much more formidable challenge to Iran's enemies, as solid-fuel missiles can be launched with much less notice than liquid-fueled missiles, making it more difficult to strike them prior to launch.[4]
Sejjil-2
Sejjil 2 is an upgraded version of the Sejjl. The Sejjil-2 two-stage solid-fuel missile has a 2,000km range and was first test fired on May 20, 2009.[5] The Sejjil-2 surface-to-surface medium-range ballistic missile (MRBM) was first tested eight months prior to the actual test launch, which took place in the central Iranian province of Semnan.[6] Improvements include better navigation system, better targeting system, more payload, longer range, faster lift-off, longer storage time, quicker launch, and lower detection possibility.[7] On December 16, 2009,an upgraded version of Sejjil-2 was test fired.[8] This new version of the Sejjil-2 is faster during the powered flight portion of its trajectory and also during the re-entry phase. It is also harder to detect for anti-missile systems, as it is covered with anti-radar material. The new highly maneuverable missile is also more efficient as it requires less amount of time for prelaunch preparations. political commentator Kiyan Nader Mokhtari elaborated more about the features of the new missile. "The engine and various fuels have been tested and the platform is now highly reliable. The latest tests to be carried out are mainly to do with the variety of warheads that it has to carry," he said. "Some of the warheads obviously have been designed to be able to evade anti-ballistic missile defenses of the enemy in actual battle conditions," he added. [9]
 Second Sejjil missile launch, 2009-05-20 |
 Sejjil missile on assembly dollys at factory |
See also
- Military of Iran
- Iran's missile forces
- Iranian military industry
- Current Equipment of the Iranian Army
References
- ^ "Iran Tests Second Solid-Fuelled Sejjil Missile, Capable of 2,000 km". Defense Update. 2009-05-20. http://www.defense-update.com/newscast/0509/news/sejjil_test_200509.html. Retrieved 2009-05-21.
- ^ "Iran tests new long-range missile". BBC. 2008-11-12. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/7725951.stm. Retrieved 2008-11-12.
- ^ http://www.janes.com/news/defence/systems/jdw/jdw081114_1_n.shtml
- ^ "Iran, U.S.: Missile Claims and BMD in Europe". StratFor. 2008-11-12. http://www.stratfor.com/analysis/20081112_iran_u_s_missile_claims_and_bmd_europe. Retrieved 2008-11-12.
- ^ "Iran tests new surface-to-surface missile". CNN. 2009-05-20. http://edition.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/meast/05/20/iran.missile.test/. Retrieved 2009-05-20.
- ^ "Iran successfully tests Sejjil 2 missile". Press TV. 2009-05-20. http://www.presstv.com/detail.aspx?id=95359§ionid=351020101. Retrieved 2009-05-20.
- ^ "Iran Successfully Tests Sejjil-2 Missile". YouTube. 2009-05-21. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lXT4NgviL0&fmt=18. Retrieved 2009-05-23.
- ^ "Iran tests long-range missile, raises ire of West". AP. 2009-12-16. http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/M/ML_IRAN_MISSILE?SITE=RIPRJ&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT. Retrieved 2009-12-16.
- ^ "Iran tests new Sejjil-2 missile with success". Press TV. 2009-12-16. http://www.presstv.ir/detail.aspx?id=113877§ionid=351020101. Retrieved 2009-12-16.
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