Sayyad (, Hunter) is a series of

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s (SAM) manufactured by

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Sayyad-1

Sayyad-1 is an Iranian variant of the Chinese HQ-2 SAM using some domestic components.

Sayyad-2

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

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. It is an upgraded version of the

Sayyad-1 Sayyad (, Hunter) is a series of solid-fuel missile, solid fuel surface-to-air missiles (SAM) manufactured by Iran. Sayyad-1 Sayyad-1 is an Iranian variant of the Chinese HQ-2 SAM using some domestic components. Sayyad-2 The Sayyad-2 is a ...

system with higher precision, range and defensive power. The range of the Sayyad-2 missile is not known. Different sources claim various numbers, from 60 km to 120 km. After the unveiling ceremony in November 2013, it became clear that the Sayyad-2 missile looked similar to the SM-2 Standard SAM missile but its control fins were similar to the Iranian medium-range TAER-2 SAM missile. It was also announced that it will have cooperation with the S-200 system via TALASH-2 interface system. It was planned that the Sayyad-2 missile will be added to Iranian

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s. Iranian defense minister announced that Sayyad-2 covered the medium range and high altitudes and had a combined guidance system. The launcher of Sayyad-2 missile which consists of 4 canisters in a 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

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SAM system launchers. On 17 May 2024, Sayyad-2 missiles were allegedly spotted with

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after an airstrike.

Variant

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is a naval version of the Sayyad-2.

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.Familiarity with the 3 defense systems that Iran unveiled instead of the S300
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stated the maximum range is about 120 km. This missile will be added to SAM systems via the TALASH-3 system. Sayyad-3 on

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is capable of detecting, intercepting, and destroying six targets simultaneously. The system is capable of detecting

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s and

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s (UCAV) from away and is able to track them within a range of and the Sayyad-3 missile, used by the SAM system, has a range of . The system can also detect stealth targets from a distance of and can intercept and destroy them within a range of . It appears that two new above missiles will be used in a similar manner to the Iranian long-range SAM system

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, to cover various ranges and altitudes. The missile can also be fired by the Talaash Air Defense System.

Sayyad-4

Sayyad-4 (missile) Sayyad 4B () is a 300-kilometer-range missile that is compatible with Iran's indigenous Bavar-373 air defense system. Sayyad 4B is the latest in the Sayyad series of solid-fuel missiles. In a test conducted in October 2022, Sayyad-4 hit a target ...

is the upgraded version of Sayyad-3 with more range and better maneuverability.

Sayyad-4B

Sayyad-4B was revealed on 5 November 2022. It has a range of 400 kilometers. It is used by the

SAM system.

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