Iran Test-Fires Missile Able to Duck Radar

[tocqueville]

By ALI AKBAR DAREINI, Associated Press Writer
26 minutes ago


TEHRAN, Iran - Iran successfully test-fired a missile that can avoid radar and hit several targets simultaneously using multiple warheads, the military said Friday.

Gen. Hossein Salami, the air force chief of the elite Revolutionary Guards, did not specify the missile's range, saying it depends on the weight of its warheads.

But state-run television described the weapon as "ballistic" — suggesting it's of comparable range to Iran's existing ballistic rocket, which can travel 1,250 miles and reach arch-foe Israel and U.S. bases in the Middle East.

"Today, a remarkable goal of the Islamic Republic of Iran's defense forces was realized with the successful test-firing of a new missile with greater technical and tactical capabilities than those previously produced," Salami said on state-run television

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060331/ap_on_re_mi_ea/iran_missile_12

[htuttle]

1. MIRVS, stealth -- familiar sounding technology, eh tovarish?

Wonder if it can do a backflip like an Su-30?

[NoAmericanTaliban]

2. Yea, but can they goose radar? :)

Couldn't resist the title.. Funny how all the Iran & N.Korea are getting stronger while * is telling us we are safer because on him. What a crock.

[LunaC]

3. Iran prepares for war

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=364x807956

[cliss]

4. Well, even if they're not completely ready,

they're making a show of it. The rest of the world understands what they're dealing with. They are dealing with lunatics in Washington.

The only thing that the Bush people understand is power. Or lack of power. So if you're threatened: get out there like the potential victim and start yelling. Start shouting, make a big deal about "test runs", a show of prowess and strength. Make sure they pay attention in Washington.

And above all, call Hugo Chavez.