Qased (also Ghased; ) is a 2000-pound (900 kg)

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. Qassed-3 is a later development with a range of 100 kilometers. The missile, which has previously been showcased during military parades, can be deployed on fighter jets. It is equipped with a micro jet engine that enables it to be fired at a speed of 600 kilometers per hour toward targets, and is guided using a seeker head.

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* FARS News Agency
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Iran's Qassed-1 (GBU-78/A)
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