The Special Feature of the Kheibar Shekan Missile, One of Which is Equipped with a Device that Can Disrupt Radar

Illustration of the Kheibar Shekan missile. (www.iranwatch.org)

YOGYAKARTA - The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of Iran (IRGC) said it had sent a new wave of missile attacks on Monday (2/3/2026) in a series called "Operation True Promise 4".

Launching Turkiye Today, the attack claimed to target several locations in Israel, accompanied by a warning to civilians to stay away from military and government facilities.

The IRGC explained that the 10th wave of the operation used the Kheibar Shekan hypersonic missile, and described it as a step that opened the door to a major fire on Israeli territory.

The IRGC also claimed the attack managed to destroy the office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and locations related to the command of the Israeli Air Force.

The statement was broadcast by Iranian state media on the same day.

According to the IRGC, the targets of the latest attack include the Israeli government complex in Tel Aviv, as well as military and security centers in Haifa and the East Jerusalem area. However, the statement did not include details on the level of damage or possible casualties.

The Excellence of the Kheibar Shekan Missile

According to a report by Euronews (23/6/2025), Kheibar Shekan is a third-generation solid-fuel missile with a length of about 11.4 meters. The missile was introduced in 2022 and has a range of up to 1,450 kilometers. This missile is considered to be one of the important technical achievements in Iran's missile program. Its level of precision is said to be high due to the support of the satellite guidance system and the warhead that can maneuver.

Other advantages can be found in the flexibility of its use. Because it has a relatively compact size, this missile can be launched from various types of launchers. A number of reports explain that Kheibar Shekan can even be fired from commercial vehicles, making it more difficult to detect and destroy before launch is carried out.

The Hulu rocket has a high explosive power with a weight of around 550 kilograms. Iranian state media reported that this missile is capable of reaching speeds of Mach 2 to Mach 3 when hitting the target.

With this speed, it certainly makes this missile difficult to intercept, including by defense systems such as Israel's Patriot and David's Sling. According to Iran's semi-official Mehr news agency, the missile was developed by IRGC Air Force scientists.

The Kheibar Shekan missile was introduced to the public in 2022 by the Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, General Mohammad Bagheri, who was reportedly killed in an Israeli attack recently. Kheibar Shekan is said to have been used for the first time in the "Sadiq Promise 1" and "Sadiq Promise 2" operations in April and October 2024.

At that time, Iran launched as many as 180 missiles at Israel following the killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and IRGC Commander Abbas Nilforoushan.

Quoted from The Economic Times, one of the aspects most often discussed of the Kheibar Shekan missile is its ability to evade defense systems such as Israel's Iron Dome.

This missile is equipped with several things:

Guidance systems in the mid-flight phase that allow for path adjustments while speeding up. Electronic countermeasures devices designed to disrupt radars and tracking systems. Maneuverable reentry vehicle (MaRV), which is capable of changing its trajectory before hitting the target. These features aim to increase the chances of escaping from air defense system interception.

That's the review of the special features of the Kheibar Shekan missile. Hopefully useful. Visit VOI.id for other interesting information.