Shalamcheh () is an

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claimed to be capable of destroying several sorts of modern fighter jets and drones. This missile is launched from the

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domestic air defense system. Shalamcheh is considered a medium-range missile which can also be utilized as a short-range missile. It travels at the speed of

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3, is resistant to enemy electronic warfare, and its average range is 40 kilometres.

Military tests

On 5 May 2014, the army of Iran successfully test-fired Shalamcheh missile, where it shot down the Iranian domestic drone Karrar. In November 2018, air defense drills were held in the central, northern and western parts of Iran.More Iranian Air Defense Systems Brought into Service in Drill
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References

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