Fakour-90

The Fakour-90 ( Persian: فکور ۹۰ ) is an Iranian air-to-air missile based on the AIM-54 Phoenix and MIM-23 Hawk systems. It is primarily deployed on Iran's F-14 Tomcats but has also been tested for use on F-4 Phantom II and Su-24 aircraft, though its operational deployment on these platforms remains unconfirmed.

Development of the missile involved collaboration between the Iranian Army, Ministry of Defence and Armed Forces Logistics, and Air Force. Mass production began in October 2011. The missile was officially unveiled in April 2017 during a visit by Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, with state TV showing footage of an F-14 Tomcat test-firing the missile.

In July 2018, the Iranian military announced that the Fakour-90 had entered mass production. A ceremony attended by Defense Minister Amir Hatami showcased at least six missiles and the front ends of five others. Hatami claimed the missile could be used with various aircraft, boasting a range of 150 km, speed of Mach 5, and an independent guidance system capable of targeting without relying on the launch aircraft's radar.

Despite being described as a copy of the AIM-54 Phoenix, some analysts suggested the Fakour-90 was an air-launched version of the MIM-23 Hawk missile with control surfaces from the AIM-54. Critics noted that its range was less than that of the original AIM-54 missiles, and its design incorporated elements similar to the Hawk, such as the M112 rocket motor and cable raceway.