Fattah-2 Hypersonic Missile

Fattah-2 Hypersonic Missile

Type: missile

Domain: land

Country of Origin: Iran

Manufacturer: Iranian Defense Industries

First Deployed: 2023

Overview

Iran's claimed hypersonic glide vehicle (HGV) missile system unveiled in 2023-2024, representing a potential qualitative leap in Iranian strike capability if performance claims are validated. Fattah-2 reportedly features a two-stage solid-fuel rocket motor accelerating a maneuvering hypersonic glide vehicle to speeds exceeding Mach 5 (potentially Mach 13-15 claimed by Iran), range of 1,400-1,500 km, and terminal maneuverability to evade ballistic missile defences. The HGV reportedly executes unpredictable flight paths during re-entry, complicating interception by systems like Israel's Arrow-3 or US THAAD. If operational as claimed, Fattah-2 would provide Iran with a capability to strike high-value targets including air bases, ports, and strategic installations across Israel and the Gulf states with minimal warning time and very limited intercept opportunity. Western analysts remain skeptical of Iranian claims regarding true hypersonic performance, though the missile clearly represents an advancement over traditional ballistic missiles. Operational deployment unclear but likely limited numbers with the IRGC Aerospace Force as a strategic deterrent weapon.

Technical Specifications

typeMedium-Range Ballistic Missile with Hypersonic Glide Vehicle (HGV)
range~1,400 km (estimated)
speedMach 13-15 (claimed terminal phase)
warheadConventional (estimated)
guidanceINS + terminal maneuvering
manufacturerIRGC Aerospace Force

Operators

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