Taer 2

The Taer 2 (Persian: طائر, meaning "bird") is an Iranian mid-range radar guided solid fueled surface-to-air missile designed to defend against aerial threats at altitudes of up to 25–27 km (75000 ft) and distances of up to 50 km away. It is meant for use as part of the Ra'ad air defense system, and was revealed during a military parade in Tehran on 21 September 2012.[1][2] It shows similarities to the 9M317 missile just as the Raad air defense system does to the Buk missile system.[3]

This article is about Iranian missile. For Iraqi satellite, see Al-Ta'ir (satellite).
Taer 2
Taer 2 missile side-view
A Taer 2 missile
TypeSurface-to-air missile[1]
Place of originIran
Service history
Used byIRGC AF
Production history
DesignerIRGC AF
Designed21 September 2012
VariantsTaer-1
Taer-2A (Tabas (air defense system))
Taer-2B (3rd Khordad)
Specifications
WarheadFrag-HE
Detonation
mechanism
proximity fuse
PropellantSolid propellant
Operational
range
50 km[1]
Flight ceiling25-27 km(75000 ft)[1]
Guidance
system
Active radar homing[1]
Launch
platform
Ra'ad

History

During Velayat 91 maneuvers in December 2012 the Iranian Navy successfully tested the Raad Air Defense System[4][5] but it is not clear if the Raad missile tested in Iranian Navy is the same one as the Taer-2 missile of Raad system designed by the IRGC Aerospace Force.[6][7]

References
  1. "Taer 2". Deagel. Archived from the original on 2019-10-30.
  2. "مقابله سامانه رعد با هواپیماهای آمریکایی". mashreghnews.ir. 21 September 2012. Retrieved 2016-07-24.
  3. "Iran tests new anti-air missile defense:Guard". News, Middle East THE DAILY STAR. Archived from the original on 2020-02-21. Retrieved 2012-09-25.
  4. "Latest version of Raad missile successfully test-fired". English.irib.ir. 2012-12-31. Archived from the original on 2013-01-26. Retrieved 2013-09-03.
  5. "اسکویی در باره ایران: Iran Tests Ra'ad Air Defense System During Naval Drills". Uskowi on Iran. Retrieved 2013-09-03.
  6. ""علم الهدی" ناشناخته‌ترین سامانه شکار جنگنده‌های رادارگریز +عکس". mashreghnews.ir. 18 May 2014. Retrieved 2016-07-24.
  7. Binnie, Jeremy (13 July 2014). "IRGC unveils new tactical ballistic missiles developments - IHS Jane's 360". London. Archived from the original on 14 July 2014.
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