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Ra'ad Bin Zeid
Raad or Ra'ad may refer to: Military * Raad (air defense system), Iranian air defense system * Ra'ad (air-launched cruise missile), or Hatf-VIII, Pakistani weapon ** Ra'ad-II * Ra'ad (anti-ship missile), Iranian weapon * RAAD (anti-tank guided missile), family of Iranian weapons, including RAAD, RAAD-T, I-RAAD and I-RAAD-T * Raad-1 Raad-1 ('Thunder-1') is an Iranian self-propelled howitzer. History In May 1996, Iran claimed to have successfully tested its first locally made self-propelled howitzer, the 122 mm Raad-1 ("Thunder-1"). The Raad-1 did not enter production. ... and Raad-2, Iranian self-propelled howitzers * RAAD 200, Egyptian multiple rocket launcer Other uses * Raad (name), including a list of people with the name * Republican Action Against Drugs, former Irish republican vigilante group See also * Raad ny Foillan, coastal long-distance footpath in the Isle of Man {{disambiguation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raad (air Defense System)
Raad or Ra'd ( 'thunder') is an Iranian modern Air defence systems, 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. 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. History During Velayat 91 maneuvers in December 2012 the Iranian navy, Iranian Navy successfully tested the Raad Air Defense System but it is not clear if the Raad missile tested in Iranian Navy is the same one as the Taer 2, Taer-2 missile of Raad system designed by the IRGC Aerospace Force and it may be only a similarity between a surfa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ra'ad (air-launched Cruise Missile)
Ra'ad (), military designation Hatf-VIII Ra'ad ('Target-8'), is a subsonic, standoff air-launched cruise missile (ALCM) jointly designed and developed by the National Engineering & Scientific Commission (NESCOM) and Air Weapons Complex. It is deployed in the military service of Pakistan Air Force as Hatf-VIII, and has provided Pakistan with aerial nuclear deterrence. Development Design and development of ''Ra'ad'' begins in 1998 with the program being delegated to National Engineering & Scientific Commission (NESCOM) that worked with Pakistan Air Force's engineering laboratory— Air Weapons Complex. Not much has been known about the development of the program since it was designed and engineered in secrecy with military leading the program. Pakistan's engineering feat on designing the cruise missiles attracted the Western sources leveled allegations on China on collaboration and later placing blame on Apartheid South Africa, which was strongly refuted former program mana ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ra'ad-II
The Ra'ad-II ( 'Thunder-2') is a standoff and an air-launched cruise missile (ALCM) derived from the Hatf-VIII Ra'ad. It was first publicly unveiled on the Pakistan Day Parade on 23 March 2017, The ''Ra'ad'' features extended range, changes in its control mechanism, its guidance and enhanced flight control systems. Testing and unveiling On 18 February 2020, ''Ra'ad-II'' was test-fired from the Pakistan Air Force's Mirage-IIIR platform. The test was overseen by ''Ra'ad-II'' program manager, the Strategic Plans Division, developing contractor, NESCOM, and the Pakistan Air Force and Army's Strategic Commands. According to the ISPR, it significantly enhanced Pakistan's air delivered strategic standoff capability on land and at sea. Technical design Data provided by the Inter-Services Public Relations, the ''Ra'ad-II'' has an extended range of and has a conventional tail fin configuration compared to the twin tail configuration of the previous version. It has a new "X" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ra'ad (anti-ship Missile)
Ra'ad () is an Iranian designed and built subsonic anti-ship cruise missile. The missile is a reverse engineered and upgraded variant of China's Silkworm anti-ship missile. The missile was developed by the state-run Iran Aviation Industries Organization (IAIO). Iran reportedly began full production of the Ra’ad in January 2004 and went into service in 2007. The missile is equipped for ground and ship-launched platforms. Development During the Iran-Iraq War, China supplied Iran with numerous types of missile which included two variants of the Silkworm anti-ship missile, the HY-2 and HY-4. Prior to the post-war period, Iran's military was heavily dependent on foreign weaponry supplied mainly by the United Kingdom and the United States. In order to achieve independence and reduce foreign expenditure in the arms sphere, Iran engaged in a campaign of reverse engineering and producing any weaponry it possessed. The Ra'ad was one of the weapons which Iran reverse engineered. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
RAAD (anti-tank Guided Missile)
The Raad (, 'thunder') or RAAD is an Iranian wire-guided anti-tank guided missile based on the Soviet 9M14M Malyutka (AT-3b Sagger) missile. The Raad began mass production in 1988 and was publicly unveiled in 1997. It is manufactured by Parchin Missile Industries, a subsidiary of Iran's Defense Industries Organization. The Raad family comes in four variants: the base RAAD missile, a clone of the 9M14M Malyutka-M (AT-3b Sagger); the I-RAAD, with SACLOS guidance, the RAAD-T, with a tandem warhead, and the I-RAAD-T, with both a tandem warhead and SACLOS guidance. RAAD means thunder in Persian. It is not an acronym and many sources do not capitalize the name. History During the Iran-Iraq War, Iran had an acute need for anti-tank missiles, necessitating the country to buy AT-3 Sagger missiles. Iran also acquired the HJ-73, the Chinese version of the Sagger. Indigenous manufacturing work began in the tail end of the war and mass production began in 1998, with the Raad being the fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raad-1
Raad-1 ('Thunder-1') is an Iranian self-propelled howitzer. History In May 1996, Iran claimed to have successfully tested its first locally made self-propelled howitzer, the 122 mm Raad-1 ("Thunder-1"). The Raad-1 did not enter production. Analysts think most likely it was just a prototype used to develop the Raad-2. Description It is armed with 122 mm 2A18 howitzer from 2S1 Gvozdika self-propelled howitzer or a modification of one with an effective firing range of 15,200 meters. The turret is also from the 2S1 Gvozdika. It uses the Iranian-made Boragh APC chassis, a conversion of either the Russian BMP-1 or Chinese BMP-1#People's Republic of China, Type 86 (WZ-501) IFV. The engine is believed to be the 12.8 l German BF8L diesel engine, but this is not known for sure. See also *Tanks of Iran *RAAD (anti-tank guided missile), Raad – Iranian anti tank missile. *Raad 2, Raad-2 References {{reflist Self-propelled artillery of Iran Military vehicles introduced in t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raad-2
Raad-2 (Persian:رعد-۲ 'Thunder-2') is an Iranian self-propelled howitzer. Development In early September 1997, it was reported that Iran had successfully tested a locally built rapid fire mobile field gun known as ''Raad''-2 (Thunder-2). It uses a turret that has a similar layout to the M109A1 155mm/39-cal self-propelled howitzer. The Iranian Defense Industries Organization claimed that the 155 mm HM44 howitzer manufactured by the Hadid facility of the Iranian Defense Industries Organization had a high firing rate and accuracy. The gun's range was reported as , and it also includes features such as a laser range-finder and a semi-automatic loading system. The gun looks exactly like 155mm/39-cal M185 gun from M109A1 and is fitted with a double baffle muzzle brake, fume extractor, screw breech mechanism, hydro-pneumatic recuperator and a hydraulic recoil brake. DIO says that the barrel life is around 5,000 rounds. The vehicle uses a chassis based on the T-72 The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
RAAD 200
The RAAD 200 is an Egyptian armoured tracked self-propelled 122 mm multiple rocket launcher A multiple rocket launcher (MRL) or multiple launch rocket system (MLRS) is a type of rocket artillery system that contains multiple rocket launcher, launchers which are fixed to a single weapons platform, platform, and shoots its rocket (weapon ..., unveiled in the EDEX 2023 exhibition by the Egyptian National Organisation for Military Production. Design The RAAD 200 is a tracked vehicle equipped with five tracks on each side, designed for various types of operations and developed by the National Organisation for Military Production in Egypt. One of its most notable features is its armament system — a rocket launcher that significantly enhances its offensive capabilities. The vehicle accommodates a driver and two additional seats. This design underscores its role as a combat yet powerful battlefield asset. The RAAD 200 measures 6.5 meters in length, 2.85 meters in width, and 3. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raad (name)
Raad is a surname and a masculine given name. People with the surname include: Surname * Haidar Raad (born 1991), Iraqi football player * Ignace Raad (1923–1999), Lebanese Archbishop of the Melkite Greek Catholic Archeparchy of Sidon * Iqbal Raad (died 2000), Pakistani lawyer * Joe Raad (born 1985), Lebanese musical artist * Khalid Raad, Syrian economist and politician * Khalil Raad (1854–1957), Palestinian photographer *Mohammad Raad (born 1955), Lebanese politician * Ouday Raad (born 1966), Lebanese actor * Tammam Raad (born 1965), Syrian politician * Trude Raad (born 1990), Norwegian track and field athlete *Walid Raad (born 1967), Lebanese media artist Given name * Raad Ghantous, Iraqi interior designer * Raad Hammoudi (born 1958), Iraqi football player * Raad Mohiaddin (born c. 1957), British physician * Raad Salam Naaman (born 1959), Iraqi-born Spanish author, academic and politician * Raad Mutar Saleh (died 2006), leader of the Mandaean community in Iraq * Raad Shakir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Republican Action Against Drugs
Republican Action Against Drugs (RAAD) was an Irish republican vigilante group active mainly in Derry and the surrounding area, including parts of counties Londonderry and Tyrone in Northern Ireland, and parts of County Donegal in the Republic of Ireland. It targeted those who it claimed were drug dealers. The group's methods included shooting the alleged dealers in the arms and legs (" punishment shootings"); pipe bomb or arson attacks on the property of alleged dealers; and warning, threatening or banishing the alleged dealers. In July 2012, it was announced that RAAD was merging with the Real Irish Republican Army and other independent republican paramilitary groups to form what is referred to as the New IRA. History The group formed in late 2008. It frequently issued statements via the ''Derry Journal''. Shortly after its foundation, it offered an "amnesty" to all drug dealers, asking them to make themselves known to the group before giving an assurance that they had stopp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
