Fateh class submarine - Islamic Republic of Iran Navy launch anti-ship missile and toperdo
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REPORT: there was a failed attempt to launch a satellite into orbit with the Simorgh SLV on 12 June 2021
It also appears that Iran is preparing for another attempt shortly.
If true, this is the 5th launch of the Simorgh SLV since 2016. The first test launch was successful, the subsequent three launches were partial successes, but ultimately all failed to insert a satellite into orbit.
Two more launches of the Simorgh SLV are planned for this year. Each failure brings us one step closer to success. The fact they are planning to launch again so soon is positive and indicates the issue was minor.
The Simorgh class SLV is comparable to the (more advanced) Zoljanah SLV, which had its first test flight earlier this year. The Zoljanah is planned to have two more test launches by the end of 2022.
The Simorgh and Zoljanah SLVs are broadly comparable in terms of capacity (200-250kg to 500km LEO), although the latter is significantly more advanced (solid-fuel, very powerful engines, much smaller than Simorgh SLV).
We can expect many SLV launches from 2021-2022:
It also appears that Iran is preparing for another attempt shortly.
If true, this is the 5th launch of the Simorgh SLV since 2016. The first test launch was successful, the subsequent three launches were partial successes, but ultimately all failed to insert a satellite into orbit.
Two more launches of the Simorgh SLV are planned for this year. Each failure brings us one step closer to success. The fact they are planning to launch again so soon is positive and indicates the issue was minor.
The Simorgh class SLV is comparable to the (more advanced) Zoljanah SLV, which had its first test flight earlier this year. The Zoljanah is planned to have two more test launches by the end of 2022.
The Simorgh and Zoljanah SLVs are broadly comparable in terms of capacity (200-250kg to 500km LEO), although the latter is significantly more advanced (solid-fuel, very powerful engines, much smaller than Simorgh SLV).
We can expect many SLV launches from 2021-2022:
- 3+ Simorgh SLV launches (test conducted on June 2021 - failed, second launch expected shortly)
- 2+ Zoljanah SLV launches (first test launch conducted on February 2021 - success)
- 1-2+ Qased/Qased 2.0 SLV launches by the IRGC (first launch in April 2020 - success)
Iran's Minister of Information Technology gives update on Iran's space programme:
- Construction of an imaging satellite with 1m resolution is underway.
- Plans are underway to launch a satellite into 36,000km orbit (GEO): the satellite is undergoing construction and the engine for the relevant SLV has already been tested successfully by the Ministry of Defense.
- Manned space launch: a sub-orbital test of the biological capsule (that will be used to take humans to space) will take place this year.
IRGC unveils six-barrel canister short-range ballistic missile (Fath BM) launcher
IRGC Navy - delivery of Qaem-114 missile (AGM-114 Hellfire copy)
Qaem-114 has 10km range, 50kg weight and 15kg warhead weight. Qaem-114 uses various seekers, including semi-active laser homing, TV, imaging infrared, thermal and optical seekers.
Toofan-2 helicopter (upgraded Iranian copy of US Bell AH-1J Cobra with EO pod):
Mohajer-6 UAVs shown with Qaem-1 PGM (first unveiled in 2019):
MTOW: 600kg
Payload: 40km
Operating range: 200km
Flight endurance: 12 hours
Flight ceiling: 18,000 ft
From the serial number, it appears that approximately 100 Mohajer-6 UAVs have been produced and delivered to the IRGC Ground Forces and Navy (since it was first introduced in 2017).
Twin Fath ballistic missile launcher:
Six-barrel canister missile launcher with Iranian Toofan MRAPs:
Qaem-114 has 10km range, 50kg weight and 15kg warhead weight. Qaem-114 uses various seekers, including semi-active laser homing, TV, imaging infrared, thermal and optical seekers.
Toofan-2 helicopter (upgraded Iranian copy of US Bell AH-1J Cobra with EO pod):
Mohajer-6 UAVs shown with Qaem-1 PGM (first unveiled in 2019):
MTOW: 600kg
Payload: 40km
Operating range: 200km
Flight endurance: 12 hours
Flight ceiling: 18,000 ft
From the serial number, it appears that approximately 100 Mohajer-6 UAVs have been produced and delivered to the IRGC Ground Forces and Navy (since it was first introduced in 2017).
Twin Fath ballistic missile launcher:
Six-barrel canister missile launcher with Iranian Toofan MRAPs:
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IRGC Ground Forces take delivery of a number of Iranian-built Toofan MRAPs
The IRINS Makran and Sahand en-route to Saint Petersburg [Photos taken off the Danish coast this morning]
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While current platforms are different, these will make one hell of synergy with IRGC navy FAC fleet.
Compact imaging IR seeker on the Iranian side is a very serious development for regional competitors.
Interesting development.
IRIS Sahand at Russian 325th Anniversary Naval Parade in St Petersburg
