Fatter

Fatter (Persian: فاطر, lit. 'Creator') is an Iranian short-range air-to-air missile based on the U.S.-built AIM-9 Sidewinder missile.[1]

Fatter
TypeShort-range air-to-air missile
Place of originIran
Service history
Used byIranian Air Force
Production history
ProducedSince 2009
Specifications
Diameter127 mm
Detonation
mechanism
Proximity fuse
Propellantsolid rocket fuel
Operational
range
40km
Guidance
system
Infrared homing
Launch
platform
Aircraft

Development

Fatter is a short range missile which uses an AIM-9 Sidewinder missile body and Iranian avionics.[1] In 2008 the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force (IRIAF) reported test launches of a new IR-guided missile that was identified as the Fatter.[2][3] IRIAF Commander Brigadier General Hassan Shahsafi told news agencies that the missile had a range of 40 kilometers.[2][1] In November 2009 Shahsafi told state TV that mass production of the missile was to be launched.[1] No other information is available about the missile.[1]

Operators

References
  1. "Defense & Security Intelligence & Analysis: IHS Jane's - IHS". janes.com.
  2. "امير شاه‌صفي اعلام كرد". farsnews.net.
  3. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-07-10. Retrieved 2011-02-20.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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