Herz-9
Herz-9 (Persian: حرز نهم) is an Iranian, domestically built, mobile air defense system developed and unveiled in 2013.
| Herz-9 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Air defense system |
| Place of origin | Iran |
| Service history | |
| In service | May 2013–present |
| Used by | Iran |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 2013 |
| Manufacturer | MODAFL IRGC AF |
| Produced | May 2013 |
| Specifications | |
| Engine | solid rocket |
Operational range | 8–12 kilometres (5.0–7.5 mi) |
Development
In May 2013, the Ministry of Defense of the Islamic Republic of Iran announced that it had launched the mass production of a new Air defense system, called Herz-9.
Description
According to Iran's Defense Minister Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi, Herz-9 "can identify and target enemy helicopters, rockets and fighter jets at low ranges and low altitudes of about 8-12 kilometers." He also said that "this mobile air defense system uses the most technologically advanced computer hardware and software and the latest navigation system available today."
References
- Iran says producing new air defense missile bigstory.ap.org
- Defense minister inaugurates Herz 9 protector air defense system production line irandailybrief.com
- Iran unveils new military garb gear presstv.ir
External links
- Photos: Iran inaugurates mass-production of new air defence system ‘Herz 9’ theiranproject.com
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