An intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM) is a ballistic missile with a range of 3,000–5,500 km (1,864–3,418 miles), between a medium-range ballistic missile (MRBM) and an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). Classifying ballistic missiles by range is done mostly for convenience; in principle there is very little difference between a low-performance ICBM and a high-performance IRBM, because decreasing payload mass can increase range over ICBM threshold. The range definition used here is used within the U.S. Missile Defense Agency. Some other sources include an additional category, the long-range ballistic missile (LRBM), to describe missiles with a range between IRBMs and true ICBMs. The more modern term theatre ballistic missile encompasses MRBMs and SRBMs, including any ballistic missile with a range under 3,500 km (2,175 mi).
IRBM and MRBM missiles.
The progenitor for the IRBM was the A4b winged rocket, based on the V-2 (officially called A4) rocket used by Nazi Germany at the end of World War II.
The progenitor for the IRBM was the A4b rocket winged for increased range and based on the famous V-2 (Vergeltung, or "Reprisal", officially called A4) rocket designed by Wernher von Braun; the V-2 was widely used by Nazi Germany at the end of World War II to bomb English and Belgian cities. The A4b was the prototype for the upper stage of the A9/A10 rocket. The goal of the program was to build a missile capable of bombarding New York when launched in France or Spain (see Amerika Bomber). A4b rockets were tested a few times in December 1944 and January and February 1945.[1] All of these rockets used liquid propellant. The A4b used an inertial guidance system, while the A9 would have been controlled by a pilot. They started from a non-mobile launch pad.
Following World War II von Braun and other lead Nazi scientists were secretly transferred to the United States to work directly for the U.S. Army through Operation Paperclip developing the V-2 into the weapon for the United States.[citation needed]
IRBMs are currently[when?] operated by the People's Republic of China, India,[2][3] Israel, and North Korea.[4] The United States, USSR, Pakistan, United Kingdom, and France were former operators.[citation needed]
Nomenclature
There is no clearly agreed-upon distinction between an intermediate-range and a medium range (MRBM) missile, and the categories overlap. Different sources will classify missiles in different ways. They are both distinct from ICBMs in that they have a range that is less than intercontinental, and hence must be based relatively close to the target. An IRBM, in general, is intended as a strategic weapon, while a MRBM, in general, is intended as a theatre ballistic missile.[citation needed]
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LRBM redirects here For the airport using that ICAO code see Baia Mare Airport This article needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources Intermediate range ballistic missile news newspapers books scholar JSTOR June 2022 Learn how and when to remove this template message An intermediate range ballistic missile IRBM is a ballistic missile with a range of 3 000 5 500 km 1 864 3 418 miles between a medium range ballistic missile MRBM and an intercontinental ballistic missile ICBM Classifying ballistic missiles by range is done mostly for convenience in principle there is very little difference between a low performance ICBM and a high performance IRBM because decreasing payload mass can increase range over ICBM threshold The range definition used here is used within the U S Missile Defense Agency Some other sources include an additional category the long range ballistic missile LRBM to describe missiles with a range between IRBMs and true ICBMs The more modern term theatre ballistic missile encompasses MRBMs and SRBMs including any ballistic missile with a range under 3 500 km 2 175 mi IRBM and MRBM missiles The progenitor for the IRBM was the A4b winged rocket based on the V 2 officially called A4 rocket used by Nazi Germany at the end of World War II Contents 1 History 2 Nomenclature 3 Specific IRBMs 4 See also 5 ReferencesHistory EditThe progenitor for the IRBM was the A4b rocket winged for increased range and based on the famous V 2 Vergeltung or Reprisal officially called A4 rocket designed by Wernher von Braun the V 2 was widely used by Nazi Germany at the end of World War II to bomb English and Belgian cities The A4b was the prototype for the upper stage of the A9 A10 rocket The goal of the program was to build a missile capable of bombarding New York when launched in France or Spain see Amerika Bomber A4b rockets were tested a few times in December 1944 and January and February 1945 1 All of these rockets used liquid propellant The A4b used an inertial guidance system while the A9 would have been controlled by a pilot They started from a non mobile launch pad Following World War II von Braun and other lead Nazi scientists were secretly transferred to the United States to work directly for the U S Army through Operation Paperclip developing the V 2 into the weapon for the United States citation needed IRBMs are currently when operated by the People s Republic of China India 2 3 Israel and North Korea 4 The United States USSR Pakistan United Kingdom and France were former operators citation needed Nomenclature EditThere is no clearly agreed upon distinction between an intermediate range and a medium range MRBM missile and the categories overlap Different sources will classify missiles in different ways They are both distinct from ICBMs in that they have a range that is less than intercontinental and hence must be based relatively close to the target An IRBM in general is intended as a strategic weapon while a MRBM in general is intended as a theatre ballistic missile citation needed Specific IRBMs EditIRBMs Date D Model Range km Maximum km Country1959 PGM 17 Thor 1 900 2 400 United States United KingdomCancelled Blue Streak 3 700 United Kingdom1962 R 14 Chusovaya SS 5 3 700 Soviet Union1970 DF 3A 4 000 5 000 China Saudi Arabia1976 RSD 10 Pioneer SS 20 5 500 Soviet Union1980 S3 IRBM 3 500 France2004 DF 25 3 200 4 000 China2006 Agni III 3 500 5 000 India2007 DF 26 3 500 5 000 China2010 Hwasong 10 RD B Musudan 2 500 4 000 not proven North Korea 5 2011 Agni IV 4 000 India2010 K 4 6 3 500 India2017 Hwasong 12 KN 17 3 700 6 000 North Korea2007 Shahab 5 4 000 4 300 IranSee also EditIntercontinental ballistic missile ICBM ICBM List of ICBMs Short range ballistic missile SRBM Medium range ballistic missile MRBM Submarine launched ballistic missile SLBM Anti ship ballistic missile ASBM Hypersonic cruise missile Intermediate Range Nuclear Forces TreatyReferences Edit Die geflugelte Rakete A7 A9 A4b in German V2werk oberraderach de Archived from the original on 2011 07 19 Retrieved 2011 07 15 Indian Army Successfully Test Fires Nuke Capable Agni IV Missile The New Indian Express Archived from the original on 2016 04 05 Retrieved 2016 03 25 Ballistic missile Agni IV test fired as part of user trial Times of India The Times of India Archived from the original on 2016 01 21 Retrieved 2016 03 25 North Korea s Ballistic Missile Program PDF National Committee on North Korea Archived from the original PDF on 2016 02 22 Retrieved 2016 04 01 Ballistic Missiles of the World MissileThreat Retrieved 2011 07 15 India Inches Closer to Credible Nuclear Triad with K 4 SLBM Test Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Intermediate range ballistic missile amp oldid 1092551920, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
