Iran Gets Solid-Fuel Rocket Technology From Pakistan

Posted by Matt in May 27th, 2009 | no comment

Published in Iran, Missiles, Pakistan, Ashura, China, Decade, Fuel Rocket, Fuel Technology, Iran, Israel, Manufacturing Technology, North-Korea, Pakistan, Rocket Motors, Rocket Technology, rockets, Russia, Second Stage, Sejil II, solid-fuel, Test Failure

Even then, the big question was, who did they get the solid fuel manufacturing technology from? There are many potential vendors (North Korea, Pakistan, Russia, China, or even stolen from the West). The Ashura test failure last year involved some problem with the second stage, not with the solid fuel rocket motors. Iran has been [...]

The striking similarity of any Chinese, Pakistani and Iranian solid fuel rockets

Posted by Matt in June 17th, 2008 | no comment

Published in China, Iran, Missiles, Pakistan, 11a, Ashoura, Ashura, Chinese Technology, Diameter, Fuel Rockets, Ghadr, Ghaznavi, Iran, Missile Program, Nozzles, Shaheen 2, Solid Propellant, solid-fuel, Striking Similarity

This is an interesting theory. Take a look at the pictures and judge for yourselves.
From the article:
DF-11 (A), DF-15 (A), Ghaznavi, Shaheen-1, Shahen-2, Ghadr-101 and Ghadr-110 (Ashoura, Ashura)
It can not be denied, that the Pakistani solid fuel rockets Ghaznavi, Shaheen-1 and Shaheen-2 are similar to the Chinese DF-11, DF-11A and DF-15A (their two-stage variant). It [...]

Iranian Missiles: Ashoura vs Shahab-3

Posted by Matt in November 30th, 2007 | 1 comment

Published in Iran, Missiles, Air Force Intelligence, Ashoura, Ashura, Ayatollah Khamenei, Defense Minister, Fas Org, Forerunners, Guidance System, Iranian Missiles, Kilometer Range, Military Arsenal, Missile Body, Nodong, Range Ballistic Missile, Rocket Nozzle, Shahab 4, Shahab-3, solid-fuel, Terminal Guidance, Warhead

The Ashoura is a multi-stage, solid-fueled missile that could be very effective for long-range strategic use. The stated range of the Ashura is 1,240 miles.
The Shahab-3 is a single-stage, liquid-fueled missile, and that makes it much more difficult to use than the recently announced solid-fuel “Ashoura” missile. The range of the Shahab-3 is in question. [...]