Fattah-1 | |
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![]() Fattah-1's presentation, 2023 | |
Type | Medium-range ballistic missile |
Place of origin | Iran |
Service history | |
Used by | Iran |
Wars | Iran–Israel proxy conflict |
Production history | |
Designer | ![]() |
Manufacturer | Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps |
Produced | 2022 |
Specifications | |
Warhead | Conventional Nuclear (allegedly)[1] |
Warhead weight | 350–450 kg (770–990 lb)[2] |
Propellant | Solid fuel engine |
Operational range | 1,400 km (870 mi)[3] |
Maximum speed | Mach 13-15 |
Fattah-1 (Persian: فتاح, lit. 'conqueror') is an Iranian medium-range ballistic missile developed by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and unveiled in June 2023. Iran has described the missile as "hypersonic", a description which has been noted as "dubious" by several media outlets including Calcalist, the Times of Israel and The Warzone;[4][5][6] and by analyst Fabian Hinz as "obscur[ing] more than it illuminates."[4] According to Iran, its high maneuverability and speed helps it to evade missile defense systems.[7][8][9][10] In November 2023, Iran unveiled a newer version of the missile, Fattah-2.[11][12]
The missile has been reported to have the capability to carry nuclear warheads should Iran further pursue its nuclear program.[13]
Khamenei made his latest comments while attending an exhibition showcasing the "latest achievements" of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' Aerospace Force, including the Fattah 2, a new version of what is said to be Iran's first hypersonic missile.