List Of Iranian And Israeli Ballistic Missiles, Can Reach Thousands Of Kilometers Of Targets

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YOGYAKARTA One of the weapons used in the Iran-Israel war is ballistic missiles. The following is a list of Iranian and Israeli ballistic missiles that can reach targets hundreds to thousands of kilometers away.

According to the Britanica page, ballistic missiles are a rocket-guided strategic weapons system that follows ballistic trajectories to deliver payloads from its launch site to a predetermined target.

Ballistic missiles can be packed with conventional explosives as well as chemical, biological, or nuclear ammunition that can be launched from aircraft, ships, and submarines, apart from ground silos and mobile platforms.

The type of ballistic missile is divided based on the maximum distance it can take, namely how powerful the missile engine (rocket) is and the weight of the missile load.

According to the Arm Control Association, there are four types of ballistic missiles that are often used in a country's defense systems, including:

Short- and medium-range ballistic missiles are referred to as theater ballistic missiles. While long-range ballistic missiles (ICBMs) are referred to as strategic ballistic missiles.

According to the Misile Threat page, Monday, April 22, 2024, the following is a list of ballistic missiles owned by Iran and Israel

According to Misile Threat data, Iran is said to have short- and medium-range ballistic missiles. The details are as follows:

Several other Iranian ballistic missile models are known to be still in the development stage.

Some of Israel's ballistic missiles include:

Although its type is not as much as Iran, Israel is one of the countries with the most advanced missile armament systems in the Middle East.

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