Paveh
The Paveh is a long-range ground-launched cruise missile in Iran's arsenal, closely related to the Hoveyzeh and Soumar cruise missiles. It employs a small turbojet engine for sustained low-altitude flight and GPS/INS guidance for precision strike capability. Iran used cruise missiles of this class alongside ballistic missiles during the April 2024 strike against Israel. Also known as Hoveyzeh, Paveh Cruise Missile.
Paveh
Category
Cruise Missile
Range
1650km
Status
Active
Origin
IR
Operators
Iran
Designation: Paveh
Overview
The Paveh is a long-range ground-launched cruise missile in Iran's arsenal, closely related to the Hoveyzeh and Soumar cruise missiles. It employs a small turbojet engine for sustained low-altitude flight and GPS/INS guidance for precision strike capability. Iran used cruise missiles of this class alongside ballistic missiles during the April 2024 strike against Israel.
Technical specification
Range
1650 km
Warhead
450 kg
Length
6 m
Weight
1200 kg
Speed
Mach 0.7-0.8
Mach
Mach 0.75
Propulsion
turbojet
Guidance
inertial, gps, terminal homing
Country of origin
IR
Year introduced
2019
Status
In service