Qased

Qased

Qased (Persian:قاصد meaning "Messenger") is a 2000-pound (900 kg) Iranian developed smart bomb.

Guidance

Qased is a guided precision weapon, but it is not clear whether it is laser-guided or TV-guided.On August 23,2007 Press TV reported it as a laser-guided smart bomb, [Iran set for smart bomb production http://www.presstv.com/Detail.aspx?id=20355&sectionid=351020101] but TV footage of its test-fire suggests it is TV-guided. It is thought to be for use with Iran's aging American-made F-4 Phantom II fighter jets. [Iran says it's developed Smart Bomb http://www.salon.com/wire/ap/archive.html?wire=D8R6RVG80.html]

See also

*Military of Iran
*Iran's missile forces
*Iranian military industry
*Equipment of the Iranian Army

References

External links

* [http://www.farsnews.com/imgrep.php?nn=8606040499 Production line inauguration photo gallery]


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