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Well the Kh 31 is much smaller than the P 270 and the YJ 12, but yea, they all follow a general form to achieve such supersonic speeds.
Such a shame we do not have a closer up of that mockup. To my eyes it is different to the KH-31. The Iranian system appears to be of an overall sleeker design.
Some interesting points from the above Fars article:
1) 3rd generation of supersonic missiles: I will await to hear the words directly from the commander before making full judgement. He may meant these supersonic systems are the 3rd generation of Iranian cruise missiles rather than the 3rd generation of supersonic systems.
2) He is emphasising mainly on the turbofan, I wonder if they possible they are working on a purely turbofan supersonic system. I am still going for a 2 stage air-breathing/solid fuelled system for now.
3) He is talking about the range of next generation missile being "bedazzling". This is obviously linked the design of a much more efficient turbofan engine.