Place of origin Iran Used by See iran Warhead Frag-HE | In service 2015–present Designed 2014 | |
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Type Mobile long range surface-to-air missile with anti-ballistic missile capability | ||
Sayyad 2 (Hunter II) is a mid-range, high altitude solid-fuel missile manufactured by Iran.
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 with 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 controversial. Different sources claim various numbers, from 60 km to a 120 km.
After the unveiling ceremony in November 2013 it is clear that the Sayyad-2 missile look like the SM-2 Standard SAM missile but its control fins are similair to the Iranian medium range TAER-2 SAM missile. Also announced that it will has cooperation with S-200 system via TALASH-2 interface system. It is planned that Sayad-2 missile added to Iranian Moudge class frigates. Iranian defense minister announced that Sayyad-2 covers medium range and high altitudes and it has a combined guidance system.
The launcher of Sayyad-2 missile that consist 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.
Iran says the missile has been mounted on and successfully test-fired from the S-200 air-defense system.
Sayyad-3 is a similar missile, but with a long-range capability. It has similar diameter as Sayyad-2 but longer body with different wings and control surfaces. Based on current estimates Sayyad-3 has the range about 150–200 Km. This missile will be added to S-200 SAM systems via TALASH-3 system.
It appears that two new above missiles will be used like the Iranian S-300 SAM system Bavar-373 to cover various ranges and altitudes.
Also Iran has developed a long range missile named Sayyad-4 which is very similar in appearance to the Russian 48N6E missile. No formal information has been announced about this missile but it appears from new photos that Sayyad-4 is like above Russian missile only in frontal parts and is similar to Sayyad-3 in wings and control surfaces shape.
Further developments
The Iranian Navy is said to be considering some changes in order for the missile to be mounted on future versions of the Moudge class frigate.