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Iran Aerospace Industries Organization

Noor

An Iranian license-built and later locally modified derivative of the Chinese C-802 anti-ship cruise missile, forming the backbone of Iran's coastal and naval anti-ship missile inventory. Range and accuracy figures are Iranian government claims not independently verified.

In service since 2004

Compiled from public sources ·primary reference ↗ ·last verified 2026-07-02

120

km range

0.9

Mach

165

kg warhead

Several performance figures for Iran-origin systems are manufacturer or state claims with limited independent verification. Treat these specs as directional, not tested values.

Pricing: Range and accuracy figures are Iranian government claims, not independently verified

Procurement snapshot

Availability & export

Sanctioned origin

Under multilateral sanctions; acquisition carries severe legal/financial exposure for most buyers.

Channel: State channel

Fielded & proven

Operator data not public

In service since 2004. Status: active.

Lifecycle cost (est.)

No public unit price to model from. Why so few systems publish one →

Interoperability

No standardised NATO calibre / datalink detected in public specs.

Derived guidance from public data, export regime by country of origin, lifecycle from the GAO ~30% acquisition rule. Verify eligibility, pricing and offsets with the manufacturer and your acquisition authority.

Full specifications

Performance

Speed, range, altitude and engagement capability.

Performance specifications
Max speed (Mach)

Maximum speed as a multiple of the speed of sound. Mach 2+ is typical for air-superiority fighters.

0.9 Mach
Stronger than 30% of missiles
Range

Maximum distance: ferry range for aircraft, operational range for vehicles, maximum engagement distance for missiles. Higher means more standoff or persistence.

120 km
Stronger than 49% of missiles

Firepower

Armament, payload and guidance.

Firepower specifications
Warhead

Warhead mass. Heavier generally means larger effect radius, at the cost of range.

165 kg
Stronger than 55% of missiles
Warhead type

Blast-fragmentation, shaped charge (HEAT), penetrator, thermobaric or nuclear-capable.

Semi-armor-piercing high-explosive
Guidance

How the weapon finds its target: inertial, GPS/GLONASS, active/semi-active radar, infrared, laser, TV, wire.

Inertial navigation, Active radar homing terminal

Physical

Dimensions, weight and crew.

Physical specifications
Length

Overall length including gun/probe where applicable.

6.39 m
Combat weight

Fully loaded weight. Lighter eases transport and bridging limits; heavier often means more armor.

715 kg

Propulsion

Engine, power and fuel.

Propulsion specifications
Propulsion type

Turbofan, turboshaft, diesel, gas turbine, solid-fuel rocket, ramjet…

Turbojet with solid rocket booster

Specifications compiled from public Iran Aerospace Industries Organization and reference sources ↗. Published defense figures are approximations, treat comparisons as directional. Last verified 2026-07-02.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the range of the Iran Aerospace Industries Organization Noor? +

The Iran Aerospace Industries Organization Noor has a maximum range of 120 km.

How much does the Iran Aerospace Industries Organization Noor weigh? +

The Iran Aerospace Industries Organization Noor has a combat weight of 715 kg.

What is the Iran Aerospace Industries Organization Noor used for? +

The Iran Aerospace Industries Organization Noor is a missile typically used for deep strike.

How much does the Iran Aerospace Industries Organization Noor cost? +

Iran Aerospace Industries Organization Noor: Range and accuracy figures are Iranian government claims, not independently verified. Defense program costs are rarely fully public and vary by contract and configuration.

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