Hoveyzeh (cruise missile)
The Hoveyzeh (Persian: موشک کروز هویزه) is an Iranian designed and built, all-weather, surface-to-surface cruise missile. The Hoveyzeh is from the Soumar family of cruise missiles. The missile was unveiled at a defense exhibition in Tehran on 2 February 2019 during celebrations of the 40th anniversary of the 1979 Iranian Revolution. The Aerospace force of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps will acquire and be supplied with these missiles.
| Hoveyzeh cruise missile | |
|---|---|
| Type | Cruise missile |
| Place of origin | Iran |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2019–present |
| Used by | Iran |
| Specifications | |
| Propellant | Turbo-jet engine |
Operational range | 1,350 km (839 miles) |
| Flight altitude | Sea-skimming |
Guidance system | Inertial navigation system |
| Accuracy | 1 m |
Launch platform | Multiple Launch Rocket System |
The surface-to-surface cruise missile is capable of low altitude flight and has a range of 1,350 km, with the ability to strike ground targets with high precision and accuracy.
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