WANA (Oct 19) – Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force has unveiled upgraded versions of its Qadr and Emad ballistic missiles during a televised program broadcast from one of the country’s underground missile bases.

 

The new precision-guided Qadr missile is now equipped with anti-electronic warfare systems, while the Emad missile has undergone further operational and structural upgrades, according to footage released during the program.

Qadr Ballistic Missile

The Qadr is one of Iran’s first-generation long-range ballistic missiles, developed in F, H, and S variants, with an overall length of 17 meters, a weight between 15 and 17.5 tons, and an operational range of 1,350 to 1,950 kilometers.

 

It features a dual-stage propulsion system using both liquid and solid fuel and follows a ballistic flight path.

 

The Qadr-H variant was previously used in Operation True Promise 3, launched toward Israeli targets in the occupied territories.

Iran Unveils Upgraded Qadr and Emad Ballistic Missiles. Social Media / WANA News Agency

Iran Unveils Upgraded Qadr and Emad Ballistic Missiles. Social Media / WANA News Agency

Emad Ballistic Missile

The Emad missile, also showcased in the newly revealed underground missile city, is known as Iran’s first long-range liquid-fueled ballistic missile equipped with a maneuverable and guided re-entry vehicle (MARV).

 

This capability, made possible through the addition of small control fins on the warhead, allows for in-flight guidance and target correction until impact.

 

Measuring 15.5 meters in length and weighing over 17 tons, the Emad can deliver a 750-kilogram warhead to a range of 1,700 kilometers.

 

The missile is also compatible with magazine-style launch systems within Iran’s underground complexes — systems designed for rapid, successive missile launches, commonly referred to as “missile salvos.”