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Iran builds a new air-to-air missile

Tehran, Iran - Tested successfully today

Iran announced today the test of the new air-to-air infrared-guided missile designed and built on the national facilities, a spokesman of the Air Force, Ali Khodabakhshi, reported it. General Shah-Sari, Air Force Chief, told journalists the missile was launched successfully by a fighter against a dummy target. This new armament, with a 40 km range, represents its new generation of short-range...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1097281
Rome, Italy, 12/01/2008 17:42
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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