Sayyad (missile)
{{Short description|Iranian surface-to-air missile family}}
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{{Infobox weapon
| name = Sayyad (Hunter)
| image = File:Sayad2-2.jpg
| caption = A Sayyad-2 system of the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Defense Force in 2015.
| origin = Iran
| type = Mobile long range surface-to-air missile with anti-ballistic missile capability
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| service = 2015–present
| used_by = Iran
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| design_date = 2011 or earlier{{cite web | url=https://www.janes.com/article/29817/iran-rolls-out-another-medium-range-sam | title=Iran rolls out another medium-range SAM | date=12 November 2013 | first=Jeremy | last=Binnie | publisher=Jane's 360 | access-date=28 November 2019 }}
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| filling = Frag-HE
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| propellant = Solid fuel
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| vehicle_range = Sayyad-2: 40–45 km
Sayyad-2C: up to 75 km
Sayyad-3: 120-150 km
Sayyad-4: 210 km
Sayyad-4B: 400 km
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| altitude = Sayyad-2: up to 27 km
Sayyad-2C: up to 30 km
Sayyad-3: 27-30 km
Sayyad-4: 30-40 km
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| speed = Sayyad-2: Mach 3.6-4
Sayyad-2C: Mach 4.5+
Sayyad-3: Mach 4.5-5.1
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Sayyad ({{langx|fa|صیاد}}, Hunter) is a series of solid fuel surface-to-air missiles (SAM) manufactured by Iran.
Sayyad-1
Sayyad-1 is the Iranian upgraded version of the Chinese HQ-2 SAM; 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.{{Cite web |title=برای شکار جنگنده های دشمن هم صیاد داریم هم شاهین +عکس - مشرق نیوز | mashreghnews.ir |url=http://www.mashreghnews.ir/fa/news/64468 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150518080008/http://www.mashreghnews.ir/fa/news/64468 |archive-date=2015-05-18 |access-date=2015-05-19}}{{Cite web |title="صیاد 2" زنجیره شکارچیان ایرانی را کامل کرد +عکس - مشرق نیوز | mashreghnews.ir |url=http://www.mashreghnews.ir/fa/news/316229 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150520230830/http://www.mashreghnews.ir/fa/news/316229/ |archive-date=2015-05-20 |access-date=2015-05-19}} The said missile is very different from the rest of Sayyad family of missiles (Sayyad-2 and the successor missiles are based on US designed RIM-66 Standard missiles).
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 1979 revolution.{{cite web|url=http://www.janes.com/article/66654/iran-tests-talash-air-defence-system|title=Iran tests Talash air defense system - Jane's 360|website=janes.com}} It is an upgraded version of the Sayyad-1 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.{{citation needed|date=July 2021}}
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.[http://mashreghnews.ir/fa/news/316229 "Sayad 2" completed the chain of Iranian hunters] mashreghnews.ir 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 Moudge-class frigates.{{cite web|url=http://mashreghnews.ir/fa/news/328555|title=تجهیز ناوشکن دماوند به رادار سهبُعدی و سامانه موشکی صیاد ۲ + عکس|date=19 July 2014}} Iranian defense minister announced that Sayyad-2 covered the medium range and high altitudes and had a combined guidance system.{{cite web|url=http://www.mashreghnews.ir/fa/news/262020|title=افتتاح خط تولید موشک "صیاد 2"+عکس|date=9 November 2013}}
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 MIM-104 Patriot SAM system launchers.[https://www.mashreghnews.ir/news/316229/%D8%B5%DB%8C%D8%A7%D8%AF-2-%D8%B2%D9%86%D8%AC%DB%8C%D8%B1%D9%87-%D8%B4%DA%A9%D8%A7%D8%B1%DA%86%DB%8C%D8%A7%D9%86-%D8%A7%DB%8C%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%86%DB%8C-%D8%B1%D8%A7-%DA%A9%D8%A7%D9%85%D9%84-%DA%A9%D8%B1%D8%AF-%D8%B9%DA%A9%D8%B3 Sayyad-2 Iranian hunter] mashreghnews.ir
On 17 May 2024, Sayyad-2 missiles were allegedly spotted with Hezbollah after an airstrike.{{Cite web |title=IDF strike in Lebanon seems to reveal Hezbollah possesses advanced Iranian anti-aircraft missiles |url=https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/idf-strike-in-lebanon-seems-to-reveal-hezbollah-possesses-advanced-iranian-anti-aircraft-missiles/ |website=The Times of Israel}}
= Variant =
Mehrab 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.[http://www.mashreghnews.ir/fa/news/363390 Familiarity with the 3 defense systems that Iran unveiled instead of the S300] mashreghnews.ir Iranian Defence Minister Hossein Dehghan stated the maximum range is about 120 km.[http://www.janes.com/article/72620/iran-announces-sayyad-3-sam-production Iran announces Sayyad-3 Sam production] janes.com This missile will be added to SAM systems via the TALASH-3 system.{{cite web|url=http://www.mashreghnews.ir/fa/news/304234|title=تجهیز سامانه اس200 به موشک صیاد3|date=26 April 2014}} 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 {{convert|150|km|mi|abbr=off}} away and is able to track them within a range of {{convert|120|km|mi|abbr=off}} and the Sayyad-3 missile, used by the SAM system, has a range of {{convert|200|km|mi|abbr=off}}. The system can also detect stealth targets from a distance of {{convert|85|km|mi|abbr=off}} and can intercept and destroy them within a range of {{convert|45|km|mi|abbr=off}}[https://www.jpost.com/Middle-East/Iran-claims-to-have-new-air-defense-system-591966 Iran claims to have new air defense system] jpost.com
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. The missile can also be fired by the Talaash Air Defense System.{{cite news |title=Iranian Army deploys new Talash 3 Air Defence System to western Iran|url=https://www.armyrecognition.com/september_2017_global_defense_security_news_industry/iranian_army_deploys_new_talash_3_air_defence_system_to_western_iran.html |access-date=27 July 2018 |work=Army Recognition |date=28 September 2017 |language=en-gb}}
Sayyad-4
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Sayyad-4 (missile) 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 Bavar-373 SAM system.{{Cite web |title=Iran Unveils New Air Defense Missile - Politics news |url=https://www.tasnimnews.com/en/news/2022/11/06/2799663/iran-unveils-new-air-defense-missile |access-date=2022-11-10 |website=Tasnim News Agency |language=en}}
==See also==
References
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{{Iran Military}}
{{Iran Missiles}}
{{Weapons of Iran}}