Ghassem Basir Missile

07.05.2025

Ghassem Basir Missile

Why in the news?                        

Iran recently unveiled a new solid-fuel ballistic missile named Ghassem Basir.

About Ghassem Basir Missile:

• It is a new medium-range ballistic missile (MRBM) developed by Iran.
• It is designed to strike targets located more than 1,200 kilometers

Features of the Missile:

• The missile’s length is estimated to be approximately 11 meters, with an overall weight of roughly 7 tons.
• The missile's airframe is apparently manufactured using carbon fiber composite materials, reducing structural mass and radar cross-section.
• The warhead is reported to weigh approximately 500 kilograms.
• The propulsion system is based on solid fuel, which enables quicker launch readiness and more stable storage conditions compared to liquid-fueled alternatives.
• It can reach speeds up to Mach 12.
• The guidance system features a thermal imaging sensor, allowing the missile to identify and home in on targets using heat signatures during its terminal flight phase.
• Additionally, the missile is equipped with a maneuverable reentry vehicle (MaRV) that separates from the booster and is designed to decrease drag, reduce radar observability and improve ballistic efficiency.
• It can reportedly be launched from mobile transporter-erector-launchers (TELs), including platforms that resemble civilian trucks.

                                            Source: The Hindu

Consider the following statements regarding Ghassem Basir Missile, recently seen in the news:

Statement-I: It is a new medium-range ballistic missile (MRBM).

Statement-II: It was developed by Pakistan.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

A.Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I.

B.Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I.

C.Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect.

D.Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct.

Answer C