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Iran to unveil cruise missile and torpedo system

23 August 2011 [15:00] - TODAY.AZ
Iran unveiled a cruise missile and torpedo system on Tuesday to celebrate the country’s defense industry, the Mehr News Agency reported.

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and Defense Minister Ahmad Vahidi attended the ceremony to unveil three military achievements.

The Ghader missile, Valfajr torpedo system, and Bonyan1 marine engine were built by Iranian experts in the defense industry.

The Ghader cruise missile has a range of 200 km and a high capacity to destroy an enemy’s war ships.

The Valfajr torpedo system, with a 220 kilogram warhead launched by submarine vessels, has the capacity to operate even in unstable weather conditions.

The marine engine, with 850 horsepower, is in good condition.


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