| Herz-9 | |
|---|---|
 Herz-9 at parade 2017 | |
| Type | Air defense system |
| Place of origin | Iran |
| Service history | |
| In service | May 2013–present |
| Used by | Iran |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 2013 |
| Manufacturer | MODAFLIRGC AF |
| Produced | May 2013 |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 85 kg |
| Length | 2.93 m |
| Engine | solid rocket |
Operational range | 8–12 kilometres (5.0–7.5 mi) |
Herz-9 (Persian:حرز نهم) is anIranian, domestically built, mobileair defense system developed and unveiled in 2013. The system is developed from theHQ-7.
In May 2013, theMinistry of Defense of the Islamic Republic of Iran announced the launched of the mass production of a newAir defense system, called Herz-9.
According toIran's Defense Minister Brigadier GeneralAhmad 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."
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