Abu Mahdi (missile)
| "Martyr Abu-Mahdi" cruise missile | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Abu Mahdi missile | |
| Type | Cruise missile |
| Place of origin | Iran[1][2] |
| Service history | |
| In service | 20 August 2020 |
| Used by | Iran[3] |
| Specifications | |
| Warhead | High Explosive |
Abu Mahdi (Persian: موشک ابومهدی), complete name: "Shahid (Martyr) Abu-Mahdi al-Muhandis missile" (Persian: موشک شهید ابومهدی المهندس), is an Iranian naval cruise missile. The missile is named after Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, an Iraqi companion of Qasem Soleimani who was killed in an American airstrike in 2020. It was unveiled on 20 August 2020 simultaneously with the Haj-Qasem missile. The Abu Mahdi missile can be launched by diverse types of platforms, including sea, land and air launchers.[4][5]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Iran unveils two new missiles named after military commanders Qassem Soleimani and Abu Mahdi abc.net.au, Retrieved 1 September 2020
- ^ Iran unveils missiles with increased range france24.com, Retrieved 1 September 2020
- ^ Iran unveils 'Haj Qasem', 'Abu-Mahdi' missiles mehrnews.com, Retrieved 1 September 2020
- ^ State Tv says Iran unveiled 2 new missiles ‘Haj Qassem’ and ‘Abu Mahdi’ washingtonpost.com, Retrieved 1 September 2020
- ^ Unveiling of missiles by Iran bbc.com
