Paveh

Ground-launched cruise missile (GLCM)
Iranian Arsenal turbojet
Paveh is a ground-launched cruise missile (glcm) in active operational use.
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Paveh
Specifications
Classification Ground-launched cruise missile (GLCM)
Also known as Paveh cruise missile
Western Reference Paveh GLCM
Propulsion turbojet
Range 1,650 km
Warhead / Payload 450 kg
Launch Weight 1,210 kg
Length 8 m
Diameter 0.51 m
Speed 900 km/h
Guidance INS + TERCOM + GNSS
First Combat Use 2024-04-13 — True Promise 1
Unit Cost (est.) ~$500,000
Cost Range $300,000 – $700,000

Cost note: Turbojet-powered GLCM; comparable to Tomahawk-class missiles in complexity

Key Features

  • Iran's longest-range cruise missile
  • Terrain-following flight profile
  • Used alongside ballistic missiles in True Promise 1

Navigation & Guidance