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Well such a HGV first and foremost naturally costs more than the MaRV on Haj Qasem-1. Iran hast mastered the aerothermal science package needed for such a low-end HGV. Iran has not made any claims in this regard. Key to this type of system for Iran is now to develop a HGV that material-wise...

As I see it, some portion of Fateh-110 production line has switched to Haj Qasem. Probably the -D is out and only Fathe Mobin, Hormoz-1/2 and Khalije Fars remain in production. Old high maintenance versions that could not be container buried are out. IRGC anyway orders less due to Raad-500.

Thanks brother. Basically its a hypersonic weapon that puts all enemy superbased airpower at risk. Very difficult to counter, quite cheap and can be used in "missile farms". It is a new class and will grow with time. Heavier warhead and 2000km range are possibile in future.

Hard to estimate, with a significantly modified engine that takes large amounts of energy from the shaft maybe 50%? Depends on how far Lockhead went for the RQ-170. If it is a ordinary civil engine maybe 10-20%. But most important is the fuel efficiency increase.

In the IRGC version for Simorgh, it will add a electrofan which provides additional thrust and increased fuel efficiency.

Just a fact: The fuel consumption per kg thrust of this new engine is half of that of a Owj/J-85 --> twice more efficient --> twice range/flighttime.

No. Thrust termination was last used on Sejil-1 with its unguided RV. It would add no capability to a MaRV missile except for lower minimum range.

Not high as far as can be estimated from the RQ-170 engine size. It must be greater than 600km/h for that proposed LO stand-off bomber. Anyway it only adds flexibility. The platform itself is subsonic and needs a operational base to start from and its stand-off CM weapon needs a target that it...

That "4th gen." detail might be a giveaway that it is really the RQ-170 engine. If true I look forward to see a 4-engine RQ-170 unmanned bomber variant that carries 6 2500km range Soumar cruise missiles. This would create Iranian strategic/intercontinental aviation.

It slows down fan speed, which is desirable for efficiency. Anyway it is no secret, google for how it works.

Its how the RQ-170 got its high endurance.

Defense ministry. As a example, 3rd Khordad ADS would not be included in this as it is a internal IRGC product. Its nonetheless very low...

Well thats ok. A heavy (>=RD-33) turbofan would be such a big deal that it would have its own unveiling together with the president. A mini-turbofan with the option of a electric fan attached to it opens many possibilities for Iran.

Yes it can be called 15th Khordad too and that's indeed a more accurate description.

AL-21 is obsolete tech. Only Al-31 (no direct access) or RD-33 make sense for Iran. Turbofan is a requirement, no turbojet such as AL-21 makes sense as key driver is fuel consumption.

Hopefully an Iranian RD-33 turbofan.

Thats a Fakkur-90 AAM. AD-73 is export grade Sayyad-2/Talash

I talked about all missiles here or in the missile thread. My opinion is that Iran will keep using "mass-producible" Ghadr motors for those new liquids (first stages). They offer sufficient thrust for those tasks and are competitive in the age of of re-usable SLVs. As Khorramshahr is produced...

"Syrian" Sarab IR jammer or the IR jammer element of first Shtora versions are not working against newest ATGM threats. Iran has 2 versions of it anyway. When facing low-end enemies yes it is very useful. Lets see if Iran adds it to its Karrar or skips it, like the Russians have done. Breaking...

Almost any system will first use a laser range finder before launch/shot. This triggers the laser warning sensors and tells the tank where the threat is coming from. Turret and vehicle is turned toward the threat. Radar sensor goes active and detects incoming projectile. It times when to...