Kheibar Shekan
/ˌkeɪˈbɑːr ʃɛˈkɑːn/
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An Iranian-made long-range supersonic anti-ship ballistic missile, literally translating to 'Destroyer of Khaibar' referencing the ancient Jewish fortress Khaibar
The Kheibar Shekan missile was unveiled by the Iranian military in 2023 to showcase their advanced defense capabilities.
Etymology
The term combines Khaibar, a historic Jewish fortified settlement conquered by early Muslim armies in the 7th century, and the Persian word 'shekan' meaning 'destroyer' or 'breaker', so the full name means 'Destroyer of Khaibar'.
Translations
简体中文
海巴尔之矛,海巴尔摧毁者导弹
繁體中文
海巴爾摧毀者,凱伯爾滅者飛彈
日本語
カイバル・シェカン,ハイバル撃墜ミサイル
한국어
카이바르 셰칸,하이바르 파괴 미사일
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anti-ship missilesupersonic missileballistic missile
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