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Thread #88694 Message #1665895
Posted By: beardedbruce
10-Feb-06 - 07:22 AM
Thread Name: BS: The coming war with Iran?
Subject: RE: BS: The coming war with Iran?
Subject: RE: BS: Who's Next? Iran or Korea? From: beardedbruce - PM Date: 01 Jun 05 - 05:12 PM
Makes Ballistic Missile Breakthrough
A defence ministry statement said the new technology could be built into Iran's Shahab-3 missiles (pictured) - which the Islamic says already has a range of at least 2,000 kilometres (1,280 miles). Tehran (AFP) May 31, 2005 Iran announced Tuesday it had successfully tested a new solid fuel motor for its arsenal of medium-range ballistic missiles, a technological breakthrough that sparked fresh alarm in Israel. "The test was a success," Defence Minister Ali Shamkhani said on state television.
"When you fill a missile with liquid fuel, you have to use it quickly. With solid fuel, a missile can be stored for years. And in addition, it makes the missile more accurate and cheaper too."
A defence ministry statement said the new technology could be built into Iran's Shahab-3 missiles - which the Islamic says already has a range of at least 2,000 kilometres (1,280 miles).