About Khorramshahr-5:
- It is an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) developed by Iran.
- It is said to have an operational range of 12,000 kilometers.
- The missile's speed has been reported to be Mach 16 (approximately 20,000 km/h), typical of ICBMs in mid- or terminal flight.
- It can reportedly carry a heavy warhead weighing approximately two tons.
What is an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM)?
- An ICBM is a powerful long-range missile designed mainly to carry and deliver nuclear weapons.
- Range: ICBMs can travel over 5,500 kilometers, with some capable of reaching up to 16,000 kilometers.
- Speed: They can fly at speeds faster than 20,000 kilometers per hour, making them hard to intercept.
- Payload: ICBMs are usually equipped with nuclear warheads but could theoretically carry other weapons, like chemical or biological ones, though this is rare.
- Deployment: These missiles can be launched from underground silos, mobile land launchers, or submarines at sea.
- Countries with Operational ICBMs:
- The countries that have operational ICBMs include Russia, the United States, China, France, India, the United Kingdom, Israel, and North Korea.
- India’s Agni V is a solid-fueled ICBM.
