Shahab-5 IRBM
This is the Iranian designation for its version of the Taepo Dong-2. Iran is conducting static bench tests of Taepo Dong motors. The Shahab-5, however, may use more Russian assistance than from the Taepo Dong-2, as well as assistance from China.
As of this update, Military Periscope reports the Shahab-5 to be in service.
Taepo Dong-X
Variant with solid-propellant missile engine. A Deagel.com report, dated Sept. 17, 2010, provides an estimated range of 1,553 mi to 2,485 mi (2,500 to 4,000 km) for the Taepo Dong-X, sufficient to target Japan and Guam. However, an Oct. 1, 2003, U.S. Congressional Research Service report puts the r ange as up to 9,400 mi (15,040 km). As of 2009, it was reportedly still in development.
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