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Iran

Iran Aerospace Industries Organization

Abu Mahdi

An extended-range Iranian anti-ship cruise missile named after Iraqi militia commander Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, presented by Tehran as capable of engaging naval targets at long range with a low-altitude sea-skimming profile. Range and accuracy figures are Iranian government claims not independently verified.

In service since 2020

Compiled from public sources ·primary reference ↗ ·last verified 2026-07-02

1,000

km range

0.9

Mach

260

kg warhead

Several performance figures for Iran-origin systems are manufacturer or state claims with limited independent verification. Treat these specs as directional, not tested values.

Pricing: Range and accuracy figures are Iranian government claims, not independently verified

Procurement snapshot

Availability & export

Sanctioned origin

Under multilateral sanctions; acquisition carries severe legal/financial exposure for most buyers.

Channel: State channel

Fielded & proven

Operator data not public

In service since 2020. Status: active.

Lifecycle cost (est.)

No public unit price to model from.

Interoperability

No standardised NATO calibre / datalink detected in public specs.

Derived guidance from public data, export regime by country of origin, lifecycle from the GAO ~30% acquisition rule. Verify eligibility, pricing and offsets with the manufacturer and your acquisition authority.

Full specifications

Performance

Speed, range, altitude and engagement capability.

Max speed (Mach) Maximum speed as a multiple of the speed of sound. Mach 2+ is typical for air-superiority fighters.: 0.9 Mach

Stronger than 30% of missiles
Range Maximum distance: ferry range for aircraft, operational range for vehicles, maximum engagement distance for missiles. Higher means more standoff or persistence.: 1,000 km

Stronger than 86% of missiles

Firepower

Armament, payload and guidance.

Warhead Warhead mass. Heavier generally means larger effect radius, at the cost of range.: 260 kg

Stronger than 68% of missiles
Warhead type Blast-fragmentation, shaped charge (HEAT), penetrator, thermobaric or nuclear-capable.: High-explosive fragmentation
Guidance How the weapon finds its target: inertial, GPS/GLONASS, active/semi-active radar, infrared, laser, TV, wire.: Inertial navigation, Active radar homing terminal

Physical

Dimensions, weight and crew.

Length Overall length including gun/probe where applicable.: 6 m

Propulsion

Engine, power and fuel.

Propulsion type Turbofan, turboshaft, diesel, gas turbine, solid-fuel rocket, ramjet…: Turbojet

Specifications compiled from public Iran Aerospace Industries Organization and reference sources ↗. Published defense figures are approximations, treat comparisons as directional. Last verified 2026-07-02.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the range of the Iran Aerospace Industries Organization Abu Mahdi? +

The Iran Aerospace Industries Organization Abu Mahdi has a maximum range of 1,000 km.

What is the Iran Aerospace Industries Organization Abu Mahdi used for? +

The Iran Aerospace Industries Organization Abu Mahdi is a missile typically used for deep strike.

How much does the Iran Aerospace Industries Organization Abu Mahdi cost? +

Iran Aerospace Industries Organization Abu Mahdi: Range and accuracy figures are Iranian government claims, not independently verified. Defense program costs are rarely fully public and vary by contract and configuration.