Data Quality83%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the short-range ballistic missiles (srbm) category.
01 / Overview
Shahab-2
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1990–2016
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
SHORT-RANGE BALLISTIC MISSILES (SRBM) · COLD WAR
14
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
60
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the short-range ballistic missiles (srbm) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General7MOD.7
- Missile Classtactical short-range ballistic missile
- Service Entry Year1990
- DesignerIran
- Length11.83 m
- Diameter0.885 m
- Launch Weight6,370 kg
- In ServiceYes
◈Propulsion4MOD.4
- Propulsion Typeliquid-propellant
- Number of Stages1
- Fuel Typeliquid fuel
- Solid-FuelNo
▣Performance3MOD.3
- Minimum Range500 km
- Maximum Range500 km
- Throw Weight1,000 kg
◇Accuracy & Re-Entry4MOD.4
- Circular Error Probable (CEP)500 m
- Guidance TypeInertial / GPS
- Terminal GuidanceNo
- Maneuverable Re-Entry Vehicle (MaRV)No
◆Warhead6MOD.6
- Warhead Typehigh-explosive fragmentation
- NuclearNo
- ThermonuclearNo
- MIRVNo
- Warhead / RV Count1
- Conventional-CapableYes
▤Basing3MOD.3
- Basing Moderoad-mobile
- Road-Mobile (TEL)Yes
- Submarine-LaunchedNo
⬢Production1MOD.1
- Operators2
▲Warhead Detail3MOD.3
- Detonation Mechanism / Fuzeimpact
- Explosive Filler Weight770 kg
- Explosive Filler Typehigh explosive
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1990Production started
- 2016Production ended
36
years in service
26
years in production
2
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
SHORT-RANGE BALLISTIC MISSILES (SRBM) RANKING Short-Range Ballistic Missiles (SRBM) · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
53SHORT-RANGE BALLISTIC MISSILES (SRBM)14COLD WAR · SHORT-RANGE BALLISTIC MISSILES (SRBM)117IRAN · ALL WEAPONS49PERFORMANCE/PRICE · SHORT-RANGE BALLISTIC MISSILES (SRBM)
ⓘ Rankings are within theShort-Range Ballistic Missiles (SRBM)category.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
Able to deliver conventional warheads via ICBM.
Guidance system combining inertial navigation (self-contained motion tracking) with GPS (satellite-based positioning) for precise trajectory correction in ballistic missiles.
Road-mobile: a deployment mode for ICBMs where the missile is mounted on a wheeled or tracked transporter‑erector‑launcher that can travel on public roads, enabling movement and concealment.
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