Shahab-3

The Shahab 3 is an Iranian-made surface-to-surface missile based on the North Korea's No-dong missile.¹ The Shahab-3 has been analyzed for its potential to strike Israel, Turkey or India, and its ability to carry a nuclear warhead.²

Fast Facts

1. AKA: Shahab-3A, Zelzal-3¹
2. Range: about 800 miles
3. Can carry 2640 lb warhead²
4. Height: 52.5" with warhead, 44" without¹
5. Diameter: 4.5"¹
6. Fuel: 20% gasoline, 80% kerosene¹

Fraudulent Claims

During Iran's July 2008 "Great Prophet III" missile test, the Shahab-3 became the subject of international scrutiny in the media. While the Islamic Republic claimed to have tested a new version of the weapon with an extended range, analysts determined the claim to be a bluff.³

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