Shalamcheh (Persian: شلمچه) is an Iranian surface-to-air missile[1][2][3][4] claimed to be capable of destroying several sorts of modern fighter jets and drones. This missile is launched from the Mersad domestic air defense system.[5]

Shalamcheh
Shalamcheh missiles launch from Mersad missile system
Type	Surface-to-air missile
Place of origin	Iran
Service history
Used by	Islamic Republic of Iran Air Defense Force
Production history
Designed	4 September 2011
Manufacturer	Ministry of Defence and Armed Forces Logistics (Iran)
Specifications
Maximum speed	Mach 3

Shalamcheh[6][7][8] is considered as[9][10][11] a medium-range missile which can also be utilized as a short-range missile. It travels at the speed of 3 Mach, is resistant to enemy electronic warfare,[12] and its average range is 40 kilometres.[13]

Military tests

On 5 May 2014, the army of Iran successfully test-fired Shalamcheh missile, where it shot down the Iranian domestic drone Karrar.[14]

In November 2018, air defense drills were held in the central, northern and western parts of Iran.[15]

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