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Air defense system
Raad air defence system
File:Raad.jpg
TypeAir defense system
Place of origin Iran
Service history
Used by Iran IRGC AF
Production history
Designed2012
Specifications

Main
armament
3x Taer-2 surface to air missiles
Operational
range
50 km
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External images
image icon Ra'd Air defense system
image icon 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

  1. http://english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=9106241392
  2. http://english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=9106243312
  3. http://http://english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=9106241364
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