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Raad air defence system | |
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File:Raad.jpg | |
Type | Air defense system |
Place of origin | Iran |
Service history | |
Used by | Iran IRGC AF |
Production history | |
Designed | 2012 |
Specifications | |
Main armament | 3x Taer-2 surface to air missiles |
Operational range | 50 km |
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Ra'd Air defense system | |
A Ra'd air defense system with Taer missiles is displayed by Iran's Revolutionary Guard |
Raad or Ra'd (Persian: رعد, meaning 'Thunder') is an Iranian aerial Defence system deployed in September 2012 by Iranian weapon experts. 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 more advanced than its Russian predecessor and is designed to confront fighter jets, cruise missiles, smart bombs, helicopters and drones. the system is also designed specially for us fighters.
The system is equipped with 'Taer' (Bird) missiles, which can trace and hit targets
in ranges up to 50km and in altitudes from 25 to 27km (75,000 feet), Ra'd is ranked as a mid-range radar system and air defense system.
See Also
References
- http://english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=9106241392
- http://english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=9106243312
- http://http://english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=9106241364
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