A new surface-to-surface missile has been successfully test fired from the Iranian Navy’s Jamaran destroyer in the waters of the Persian Gulf.
During the test-launch, the Nour missile successfully hit its target from a distance of 100km, according to presstv.ir.
The Iranian Navy also plans to build an upgraded version of the missile with a range of 300km, according to military officials.
The successful testing of the Nour missile enables the Jamaran destroyer to actively participate in peaceful missions in international waters.
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By GlobalDataJamaran is the navy’s first indigenously built guided-missile destroyer, and is equipped with modern radars and electronic warfare capabilities.
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Armaments on the Mowdge Class destroyer includes a variety of anti-ship and surface-to-air missiles and the vessel can accommodate a crew of approximately 140.
The Iranian Navy says it will launch a second home-built destroyer during 2012.