| Raad air defence system | |
|---|---|
&sq=Qlik&lang=&file=File:RaadAntiAirMissileSystem.jpg) Raad air defense system | |
| Type | Air defense system |
| Place of origin | Iran |
| Service history | |
| Used by | IRGC AF |
| Production history | |
| Designer | IRGC Aerospace Force |
| Designed | 2012 |
| Produced | Under Development |
| Variants | Ra'ad-1 Ra'ad-2 3rd Khordad Tabas |
| Specifications | |
Main armament | 3x Taer-2 surface to air missiles (105km) 3x Sayyad-2 surface to air missile (75km) |
| Engine | Solid Fuel Rocket |
Operational range | 105 km |
| Flight altitude | 25,000 to 27,000 m |
Launch platform | Zolfaghar Wheeled TEL |
Raad or Ra'd (Persian: رعد, meaning "thunder") is an Iranian modern aerial defence system deployed in September 2012.The system is designed to enhance Iran's capabilities in terms of defense, and as a partner to Bavar 373 air defense system. According to Fars news agency, the Raad is designed to confront fighter jets, cruise missiles, smart bombs, helicopters and drones. The system is also designed specially for US fighters.[1] The system is equipped with "Taer" (Bird) missiles, which can trace and hit targets in ranges up to 105 km and at altitudes from 25 to 27 km (80,000 feet), Ra'd is a mid-range radar system and air defense system.[2][3]
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- ^ "3 خبر دفاعی، 4 تحلیل سیاسی و 5 نکته امنیتی از زبان سرلشکر جعفری". mashreghnews.ir. 16 September 2012. Retrieved 2016-07-24.
- ^ "نه شرقی نه غربی؛ فقط "رعد ایرانی" + تصاویر". mashreghnews.ir. 25 September 2012. Retrieved 2016-07-24.