Iran unveils its latest hypersonic missile.

The new missile, named Fattah-2, was unveiled by the IRGC at a ceremony in Tehran attended by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Fattah-2 is considered a hypersonic glide vehicle, a technology not many countries in the world possess.

According to IRNA news agency, the Fattah-2 is equipped with a hypersonic glide vehicle (HGV), capable of maneuvering and gliding at speeds at least five times the speed of sound. These are typically mounted on ballistic missiles and can significantly alter their flight trajectory after launch.

Iran unveils the Fattah-2 hypersonic missile. (Photo: RT)

This makes them more difficult for many missile defense systems to intercept compared to traditional ballistic warheads that travel along more predictable, arc-shaped trajectories.

According to Iranian media, Iran is the fourth country in the world to use this technology, alongside China, Russia, and the United States.

Meanwhile, Russia is one of the countries that has successfully utilized HGV technology. Moscow possesses the Avangard glide vehicle mounted on intercontinental ballistic missiles stored in silos, similar to the Sarmat. This device is capable of flying at speeds 20-27 times the speed of sound (24,000-33,000 km/h) and has an explosive yield of up to 2 megatons, more than 100 times greater than the explosion produced by a bomb.

The US also has a program to develop hypersonic glide vehicles and has conducted tests. However, this program has not been implemented according to its original schedule due to some problems encountered during testing. According to media reports, this weapon system is expected to become operational by the end of this year.

To date, Iran has not provided many detailed technical specifications for the Fattah-2. In June, Iran unveiled another missile called Fattah – considered a precursor to the Fattah-2. It has a range of 1,400 km and can fly at speeds 13-15 times the speed of sound.

The commander of Iran's Aerospace Forces, General Amir Ali Hajizadeh, stated in late June that the Fattah missile's range could be increased to 2,000 km, allowing Iran to reach Israeli territory – a country Tehran considers its sworn enemy. At the same time, the Fattah could challenge any air defense system in the region.

Kong Anh (Source: RT)

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