Fakour-90

The Fakour-90 (also spelled Fakur-90) is an Iranian air-to-air missile. It is a radar-guided missile believed to be based on or derived from the American AIM-54 Phoenix missile, which was acquired by Iran before the 1979 revolution. Following the Islamic Revolution and the subsequent arms embargoes, Iran began reverse engineering and developing its own versions of the AIM-54.

The Fakour-90 is a long-range missile intended for intercepting enemy aircraft at significant distances. It is characterized by its large size, necessary for carrying the radar and fuel required for extended range engagements. While specific performance details are not publicly confirmed by Iranian sources, it is believed to have a range comparable to or slightly improved upon the original AIM-54 Phoenix.

Development and production of the Fakour-90 were primarily undertaken by the Iranian Defense Ministry. It is reportedly deployed on Iranian Air Force F-14 Tomcat fighter jets, the only platform capable of carrying the AIM-54 and its derivatives.

The operational status and effectiveness of the Fakour-90 are subjects of ongoing debate and limited public information. Western analysts rely on Iranian state media reports and observed deployments to assess its capabilities.