The Tabas (Persian: طبس) missile-system is an Iranian medium range road-mobile aerial defense system that was first revealed on 11 May 2014.[2] It is believed to be another version of the Ra'ad air defense system along with Sevom Khordad.[1][2] The name of the air defense system refers to Operation Eagle Claw which took place at Tabas and hence the name of the missile system.[1]
| Tabas/طبس | |
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| Type | air defense system[1] |
| Place of origin | Iran |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2014-present[1] |
| Used by | Islamic Republic of Iran Air Defense Force |
| Specifications | |
Main armament | Taer-2A |
Secondary armament | Sayyad-2 |
| Engine | IVECO diesel[1] |
Operational range | 75 km[1] |
| Flight ceiling | 25 km[1] |
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The missile system resembles the Buk-M1 missile system due to its lets sophisticated radar system.[1][2] The speed of its TELAR is estimated to be 65 km/h, each vehicle can carry 3 missiles.[1] It is also likely that the system can intercept ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, anti-radiation missiles, smart bombs and UAVs.[1] Each Tabas battery consists of one TELAR and two TELs hence each battery carries 9 missiles. Each battalion consists of four batteries and hence can engage multiple targets simultaneously.[1] Each battalion is also equipped with a Bashir S-band 3-D Phased array radar that extends its detection range up to 350 km.[1]
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