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Sunday, February 07, 2010

Iran opens production lines for two new missiles


Iran opened its production lines for two new missiles -- the Toofan 5 anti-armor missile and the Qaem anti-helicopter missile -- on Saturday, the Fars news agency reported.

"The Toufan 5 missile is one of the most advanced anti-armor missiles, which has two warheads and is capable of destroying armored vehicles, tanks and personnel carriers due to its high penetration power," Iranian Defense Minister Ahmad Vahidi said at the inauguration ceremony.

The Qaem semi-heavy guided missile can destroy targets flying at low speeds and altitudes, specially the aggressive helicopters equipped with armor-like bodies, Vahidi said.

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