Iran's Missile Arsenal

Updated April 2011

The table below sets forth what is publicly known about the size and capability of Iran's nuclear-capable ballistic missiles.

Name Range Payload Propulsion Source CEP Status
Scud B (Shahab 1) up to 300 km 770 - 1,000 kg liquid fuel
single stage
Libya, North Korea ~ 1 km deployed
Scud C (Shahab 2) ~ 500 km ~ 700 kg liquid fuel
single stage
North Korea   deployed
Shahab 3 1,300 km ~ 750 kg liquid fuel
single stage
Russia, North Korea ~ 3 km tested; limited number may be deployed
BM-25 2,500 km   liquid fuel
single stage
North Korea   delivered
Safir 2 (space launcher) 2,000 km
(estimate if used as a missile)
1,000 kg liquid fuel
two stage
    operational
Sejil 2,000 - 2,500 km 1,000 kg solid fuel
two stage
    tested