Sayyad-2

Sayyad-2 (Hunter II)
A Sayyad-2 system of the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Defense Force in 2015.
Type	Mobile long range surface-to-air missile with anti-ballistic missile capability
Place of origin	Iran
Service history
In service	2015–present
Used by	See iran
Production history
Designed	2011 or earlier[1]
Specifications
Warhead	Frag-HE
Propellant	Solid fuel
Operational range	Sayyad-2: 40–45 km Sayyad-2C: up to 75 km Sayyad-3: 120-150 km Sayyad-4: 210 km
Flight altitude	Sayyad-2: up to 27 km Sayyad-2C: up to 30 km Sayyad-3: 27-30 km Sayyad-4: 30-40 km
Maximum speed	Sayyad-2: Mach 3.6-4 Sayyad-2C: Mach 4.5+ Sayyad-3: Mach 4.5-5.1

Sayyad 2 (Persian: صیاد-۲‎, Hunter II) is a mid-range, high altitude solid fuel surface-to-air missile (SAM) manufactured by Iran.

Description[]

The Sayyad-2 is a canister-launched, reverse engineered version of the RIM-66 Standard Missile (SM-1) naval surface-to-air missile that Iran obtained from the United States before the 1979 revolution.^[2]

It is an upgraded version of the Sayyad-1 system with higher precision, range and defensive power. Sayyad-1 is the Iranian upgraded version of the HQ-2 SAM system, however, it differs from the Chinese versions in guidance and control subsystems. Sayyad-1 is equipped with an about 200-kilogram warhead and has a speed of about 1,200 meters per second. The range of the Sayyad-2 missile is not known. Different sources claim various numbers, from 60 km to 120 km.^{[citation needed]}

After the unveiling ceremony in November 2013, it became clear that the Sayyad-2 missile looks similar to the SM-2 Standard SAM missile but its control fins are similar to the Iranian medium-range TAER-2 SAM missile.^[3] It was also announced that it will have cooperation with the S-200 system via TALASH-2 interface system. It is planned that the Sayyad-2 missile will be added to Iranian Moudge-class frigates.^[4] Iranian defense minister announced that Sayyad-2 covers the medium range and high altitudes and it has a combined guidance system.^[5]

The launcher of Sayyad-2 missile that consists of 4 canisters in 2*2 configuration is one of the interesting things about this new Iranian surface to air missile because it has so much apparent similarity to American MIM-104 Patriot SAM system launchers.^[6]

Sayyad-3[]

Sayyad-3 is a similar missile, but with a long-range capability. It has a similar diameter as Sayyad-2 but a longer body with different wings and control surfaces. Based on current estimates Sayyad-3 has a range of about 150–200 km.^[7] Iranian Defence Minister Hossein Dehghan stated the maximum range is about 120 km.^[8] This missile will be added to SAM systems via the TALASH-3 system.^[9] Sayyad-3 on Khordad 15 (air defense system) is capable of detecting, intercepting, and destroying six targets simultaneously. The system is capable of detecting fighter aircraft, cruise missiles and unmanned combat aerial vehicles (UCAV) from 150 kilometres (93 mi) away and is able to track them within a range of 120 kilometres (75 mi) and the Sayyad-3 missile, used by the SAM system, has a range of 200 kilometres (120 mi).The system can also detect stealth targets from a distance of 85 kilometres (53 mi) and can intercept and destroy them within a range of 45 kilometres (28 mi)^[10]

It appears that two new above missiles will be used in a similar manner to the Iranian long-range SAM system Bavar-373, to cover various ranges and altitudes.^[7] The missile can also be fired by the Talaash Air Defense System.^[11]

Mehrab[]

Naval version of the Sayyad-2, dubbed Mehrab.

See also[]

• Mersad
• Raad (air defense system)
• Ya Zahra

References[]