| Sayyad (Hunter) | |
|---|---|
 A Sayyad-2 system of theIslamic Republic of Iran Air Defense Force in 2015. | |
| Type | Mobile long rangesurface-to-air missile withanti-ballistic missile capability |
| Place of origin | Iran |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2015–present |
| Used by | Iran |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 2011 or earlier |
| Specifications | |
| Warhead | Frag-HE |
| Propellant | Solid fuel |
Operational 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 |
| Flight altitude | Sayyad-2: up to 27 km Sayyad-2C: up to 30 km Sayyad-3: 27-30 km Sayyad-4: 30-40 km |
| Maximum speed | Sayyad-2: Mach 3.6-4 Sayyad-2C: Mach 4.5+ Sayyad-3: Mach 4.5-5.1 |
Sayyad (Persian:صیاد, Hunter) is a series ofsolid fuelsurface-to-air missiles (SAM) manufactured byIran.
Sayyad-1 is an Iranian variant of the ChineseHQ-2surface-to-air missile using some domestic components.[1]
Sayyad-2 is a canister-launched, reverse engineered version of theRIM-66 Standard Missile (SM-1) naval surface-to-air missile that Iran obtained from the United States before the1979 revolution.[2] It is an upgraded version of theSayyad-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]
After the unveiling ceremony in November 2013, it became clear that the Sayyad-2 missile looked similar to theSM-2 Standard SAM missile but its control fins were similar to the Iranian medium-rangeTAER-2 SAM missile.[3] 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 IranianMoudge-class frigates.[4] Iranian defense minister announced that Sayyad-2 covered the medium range and high altitudes and had a combined guidance system.[5]
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 AmericanMIM-104 Patriot SAM system launchers.[3]
On 17 May 2024, Sayyad-2 missiles were allegedly spotted withHezbollah after an airstrike.[6]
Mehrab is a naval version of the Sayyad-2.
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.[7] Iranian Defence MinisterHossein Dehghan stated the maximum range is about 120 km.[8] This missile will be added to SAM systems via theTALASH-3 system.[9] Sayyad-3 onKhordad 15 (air defense system) is capable of detecting, intercepting, and destroying six targets simultaneously. The system is capable of detectingfighter aircraft,cruise missiles andunmanned combat aerial vehicles (UCAV) from 150 kilometres (93 miles) away and is able to track them within a range of 120 kilometres (75 miles) and the Sayyad-3 missile, used by the SAM system, has a range of 200 kilometres (120 miles). The system can also detect stealth targets from a distance of 85 kilometres (53 miles) and can intercept and destroy them within a range of 45 kilometres (28 miles).[10]
It appears that two new above missiles will be used in a similar manner to the Iranian long-range SAM systemBavar-373, to cover various ranges and altitudes.[7] The missile can also be fired by theTalaash Air Defense System.[11]
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Sayyad-4 (missile) issurface-to-air missile (SAM) developed for use with theBavar-373 air defense system. It was designed in September 2014 and entered production in 2019. The missile was produced byKhatam al-Anbia Air Defense Base and theMinistry of Defense.[12]
The Sayyad-4 missile has a length of 7.5 meters, a diameter of 515 mm, a total weight of 2,050 kilograms, and carries a 180-kilogram warhead. It uses inertial mid-course guidance updated via datalink and employs either semi-active or active radar homing in the terminal phase.[13]
Sayyad-4 belongs to the Sayyad missile family but is larger than the previous generations and has undergone continuous upgrades. Due to its larger size, it uses avertical launching system and ahot-launch method. The missile uses composite solid fuel and is equipped with proximity and direct-impact detonation mechanisms. It has a flight ceiling of 27 kilometres (89,000 ft) and a speed of Mach 6 to Mach 8.[12]
Sayyad-4B was revealed on 6 November 2022.[13] It is paired with the Bavar-373 air defense system.[14][15]
The missile uses hybrid solid fuel and successfully engaged a target at a distance of over 300 kilometers during testing. Earlier engagement capability had been reported at 200 kilometers.[13][14]
With the introduction of Sayyad-4B, theBavar-373 radar detection range increased from 350 to 450 kilometers, and the tracking range improved from 260 to approximately 405 kilometers. The engagement altitude increased from 27 to 32 kilometers. During testing, a target drone was destroyed at an altitude of 40,000 feet (12 km).[13][14]
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