1970s. Ultimately, a mix of budgetary and political issues meant that, despite being technically and operationally attractive, further development of the Sea Phoenix did not proceed. In February 2013 Iran reportedly tested an indigenous long-range air-to-air missile. In September 2013 it displayed the Fakour-90 on a military parade. It looked almost identical to the AIM-54 Phoenix. In July 2018 as reported by Jane's, Iran started mass production of the Fakour-90. Operators Current operators – Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force Former operators – United States Navy: Retired in 2004 Characteristics The following is a list of AIM-54 Phoenix specifications: Primary function: long-range, air-launched, air-intercept missile Contractor: Hughes Aircraft Company and Raytheon Corporation Unit cost: about $477,000, but this varied greatly Power plant: solid propellant rocket motor built by Hercules Incorporated Length: Weight: Diameter: Wing span: Range: over (actual range is classified) Speed: 3,000+ mph (4,680+ km/h) Guidance system: semi-active and active radar homing Warheads: proximity fuze, high explosive Warhead weight: Users: US (U.S. Navy), Iran (IRIAF) Date deployed: 1974 Date retired (U.S.): September 30, 2004 See also References External links NASA Dryden Flight Research Center – Phoenix Missile Hypersonic Testbed Cold War air-to-air missiles of the United States Raytheon Company products Military equipment introduced in the 1970s