Ghader (missile)



The Qader is a medium-range anti-ship cruise missile developed by Iran.

Development
The missile called "Qader" (Able) is an upgraded version of Noor (a copy of Chinese C-802 missile). The missile, which was unveiled in August 2011, has a range of 300 km and was described by Iranian officials as "the most powerful and precise missile of the Islamic Republic of Iran’s Navy".

On 10 February 2013, the head of Iran Aviation Industries Organization announced that an air-launched version of Qader and Nasr-1 will be tested in a week.

Features and capabilities
Management systems: active radar can fly at a height of 3 to 5 meters
 * Anti-ship cruise missile with a range of over 200 km
 * A 200-kilogram warhead
 * Anti-ship cruise missile flying at low altitude and deals with the enemy with low radar cross section
 * Digital autopilot system
 * High-precision navigation system
 * The possibility of planning to shoot missiles
 * Advanced radar and ability to deal with electronic warfare
 * Quick preparation and reaction missile to attack coastal targets in addition to the target vessel
 * The ability to launch from land, sea and air