The Fath 360 is an Iranian-made tactical surface-to-surface ballistic missile system. Designed for rapid deployment and precision strikes, this missile system is a critical component of Iran's military capabilities. The Fath 360 is satellite-guided, solid-fueled, and point-based, offering high speed and accuracy. It plays a vital role for the Iranian Army and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in executing short-range precision fire against enemy air defenses.
Country users: Iran, Russia
Technical Data
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Launcher Truck
The Fath 360 missile system is launched from a truck-mounted Transporter Erector Launcher (TEL), which is designed to carry multiple missiles in a compact and lightweight configuration. The launcher can be equipped with 6, 4, or 2 launch tubes, allowing it to carry and deploy multiple missiles simultaneously. This configuration provides enhanced firepower while maintaining the mobility and flexibility needed for quick repositioning after a launch. The truck's small size and light weight contribute to its ability to provide effective fire support to ground forces within a range of 30 to 120
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Missile Specifications
The Fath 360 is a tactical surface-to-surface ballistic missile that measures 5,175 mm in length and 368 mm in diameter, with a weight of approximately 787 kg. The missile is solid-fueled, enabling quick launch readiness, and it carries a 150 kg high-explosive warhead. Its guidance system combines satellite (GNSS) and Inertial Navigation Systems (INS), ensuring high accuracy with a Circular Error Probable (CEP) of around 30 meters. The missile’s range varies from 100 to 120 kilometers, and it can be launched at speeds of Mach 3, with the capability to reach Mach 4 when utilizing satellite guidance systems.
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Mobility
The Fath 360 missile system's mobility is a key feature, facilitated by its truck-mounted TEL, which offers significant off-road capabilities. The truck's design, being relatively small and lightweight, ensures that the system can be quickly repositioned after firing, enhancing its survivability in combat scenarios. This mobility allows the Fath 360 to be deployed in various terrains, from urban environments to rugged rural landscapes, making it a versatile tool in Iran's tactical arsenal.
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Command and Support Vehicles
The Fath 360 's launch operations are coordinated through a mobile command and control infrastructure, which includes vehicles equipped with advanced communication systems and radar units for target acquisition and tracking. This infrastructure ensures real-time coordination with satellite systems and ground forces, enabling precise and effective missile strikes. The command and support vehicles are also designed to operate in electronic warfare environments, maintaining the system’s effectiveness even when facing attempts to disrupt its operations.
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Combat Use
The Fath 360 missile system is designed for tactical precision strikes against strategic targets, including enemy air defenses and fortified positions. Its high-speed launch capability, combined with satellite guidance, allows for rapid engagement and destruction of targets with high accuracy. The system's ability to provide fire support to ground forces within a range of 30 to 120 kilometers makes it a powerful asset in both offensive and defensive operations. The Fath 360 's quick deployment and repositioning capabilities minimize exposure to enemy countermeasures, enhancing its effectiveness on the battlefield. The missile system has been actively used in military exercises, demonstrating its role in Iran's strategic and tactical planning, particularly in providing short-range precision fire in large quantities.
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