Description
Fattah-1 is an Iranian hypersonic medium-range ballistic missile developed by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and unveiled in June 2023. According to Iran, its high maneuverability and speed helps it to evade missile defense systems. The Fattah-1 is Iran’s first hypersonic missile, known for its high speed, precision, and ability to change its path during flight.
In November 2023, Iran unveiled a newer version of the missile, Fattah-2.
The missile has been reported to have the capability to carry nuclear warheads should Iran further pursue its nuclear program.
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