Emad
The Emad is a medium-range ballistic missile and an upgraded variant of the Shahab-3 with a maneuverable reentry vehicle (MaRV) and GPS-aided guidance. Tested in 2015, it represents Iran's first precision-guided ballistic missile with a claimed CEP of approximately 500 meters. Its development prompted significant international concern regarding Iran's compliance with UNSC resolutions. Also known as Pillar, Imad.
Emad-1
Category
Ballistic Missile
Range
1700km
Status
Active
Origin
IR
Operators
Iran
Designation: Emad-1
Overview
The Emad is a medium-range ballistic missile and an upgraded variant of the Shahab-3 with a maneuverable reentry vehicle (MaRV) and GPS-aided guidance. Tested in 2015, it represents Iran's first precision-guided ballistic missile with a claimed CEP of approximately 500 meters. Its development prompted significant international concern regarding Iran's compliance with UNSC resolutions.
Technical specification
Range
1700 km
Warhead
750 kg
Length
15.86 m
Weight
16000 kg
Speed
Mach 6
Mach
Mach 6
CEP
500 m
Propulsion
liquid fuel
Guidance
inertial, gps, terminal homing
Country of origin
IR
Year introduced
2015
Status
In service