A New Long-Range Missile: Khyber Buster

A New Long-Range Missile Khyber Buster

Question: which of the following country recently tested a long range missile named as Khyber Buster?
a) Pakistan
b) Israel
c) Iran
d) UAE
Answer: (c)
Related Facts:-

  • On 9 February 2022; Iran has unveiled a new long-range missile.
  • This missile is capable of targeting Israel and US military base located in this area.
  • Iran’s state media has told that the name of this missile is Khyber Buster Missile.
  • Khyber was the name of a Jewish fortress that was occupied by Muslim warriors led by the Prophet Muhammad in the early days of Islam.
  • The range of this missile is being told up to 1450 km (900 miles) engine runs on solid fuel.
  • The report claimed that this missile is capable of hitting its target with great accuracy.
  • It is completely based on native technology which can dodge any missile defense system.

By – Rajesh Tripathi

Links:-
https://www.defensenews.com/flashpoints/2022/02/09/iran-unveils-new-missile-it-says-can-strike-us-bases-israel/