The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs published on Instagram on Monday, an image showing the range of Iranian ballistic missiles. According to the presented map, these could reach almost to the center of Poland, and Romania would be fully covered.
In the description of the post, the Israeli institution sends a stern warning: “Iran’s ballistic capability extends beyond the Middle East. The regime of the Iranian ayatollahs threatens world peace”.
The published image suggests that Romania would be entirely within the range of Iranian missiles. The aerial distance between Romania and Iran is approximately 2,876 kilometers, which indicates that Tehran could have at least medium-range missiles.
What is a ballistic missile
Ballistic missiles are projectiles that are initially propelled by rocket engines, and then continue their trajectory without propulsion, in free fall, until they reach their target. The maximum distance they can cover depends on the power of the engines and the weight of the payload carried.
To increase the range, missiles can be built in several stages, in a configuration called “staging“, where several engines are placed one on top of the other. According to the Arms Control Association, this technology allows a significant extension of the flight distance.
Ballistic missiles are divided into four main categories, depending on the distance they can cover. Short-range missiles have a range of less than 1,000 kilometers. Those with a medium range can reach distances between 1,000 and 3,000 kilometers, and those with an intermediate range reach between 3,000 and 5,500 kilometers. Intercontinental ballistic missiles, known as ICBMs, can exceed 5,500 kilometers.
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