Noor (missile)
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Noor is a long-range anti-ship cruise missile
manufactured by Iran
, based on the Chinese C-802
.
Noor has a range of 200km and is powered by Toloue-4
, an Iranian version of the French Microturbo TRI 60
engine. It is reported that Noor can achieve its maximum range without the need for an OTHT (Over-The-Horizon Targeting) system.
Anti-ship missile
Anti-ship missiles are guided missiles that are designed for use against ships and large boats. Most anti-ship missiles are of the sea-skimming type, many use a combination of inertial guidance and radar homing...
manufactured by Iran
Iran
Iran , officially the Islamic Republic of Iran , is a country in Southern and Western Asia. The name "Iran" has been in use natively since the Sassanian era and came into use internationally in 1935, before which the country was known to the Western world as Persia...
, based on the Chinese C-802
C-802
The Yingji-82 or YJ-82 is a Chinese anti-ship missile first unveiled in 1989 by the China Haiying Electro-Mechanical Technology Academy , also known as the Third Academy...
.
Noor has a range of 200km and is powered by Toloue-4
Toloue-4
The Toloue-4 is one of the first indigenously produced jet engines in Iran. Toloue-4 mini jet engine is being built at Iran Aircraft Industries's engine industries ....
, an Iranian version of the French Microturbo TRI 60
Microturbo TRI 60
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engine. It is reported that Noor can achieve its maximum range without the need for an OTHT (Over-The-Horizon Targeting) system.
See also
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- Iranian military industryIranian military industryIran's military industry has taken great strides in the past 25 years, and now manufactures many types of arms and equipments. According to Iranian officials, the country sold $100 million worth of military equipment in 2003. and as of 2006 had exported weapons to 57 countries...
- Iran's missile forces
- Current Equipment of the Iranian Army
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