Taer 2
Iranian medium-range surface-to-air missile / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Taer 2 (Persian: طائر, meaning "bird") is an Iranian mid-range radar guided solid fueled surface-to-air missile (SAM) designed to defend against aerial threats at altitudes of up to 25–27 km (75000 ft) and distances of up to 50 km. 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 Soviet 9M317 missile just as the Raad air defense system does to the Buk missile system.[3]
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Taer 2 | |
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Type | Surface-to-air missile[1] |
Place of origin | Iran |
Service history | |
Used by | IRGC AF |
Production history | |
Designer | IRGC AF |
Designed | 21 September 2012 |
Variants | Taer-1 Taer-2A (Tabas (air defense system)) Taer-2B (3rd Khordad) |
Specifications | |
Warhead | Frag-HE |
Detonation mechanism | proximity fuse |
Propellant | Solid propellant |
Operational range | 50 km[1] |
Flight ceiling | 25-27 km(75000 ft)[1] |
Guidance system | Active radar homing[1] |
Launch platform | Ra'ad |
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