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Raad (air defense system)
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Raad(airdefensesystem)

Medium-Range SAM · Iran · 2014
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Raad(airdefensesystem)

Raad (air defense system)
Raad (air defense system) Photo: M-ATF, from military.ir and iranmilitaryforum.net · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Range
60
Altitude Coverage
55
Radar & Tracking
70
Engagement Capacity
65
Reaction Time
75
Mobility
70
ECCM
60
Multi-Target Capability
65
Technology
70
Cost-Effectiveness
60
Origin Iran
CategoryMedium-Range SAM
EraModern Era
In service2014
Operators1 countries
Data Quality81%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
65
Medium-Range SAM MASS Rating
17/29
Modern Era
34/123
All-Time
Medium-Range SAM · 10 axes scored
Range
60
Altitude Coverage
55
Radar & Tracking
70
Engagement Capacity
65
Reaction Time
75
Mobility
70
ECCM
60
Multi-Target Capability
65
Technology
70
Cost-Effectiveness
60
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the medium-range sam category.
01 / Overview
Raad (air defense system)
Country
Production
2014–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MEDIUM-RANGE SAM · MODERN ERA
17
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
65
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
65
medium-range sam category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the medium-range sam category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
  • System TypeMedium-Range SAM
  • Service Entry Year2012
  • Engagement Layer (SHORAD/Med/Long)Medium-range
  • MobileYes
  • In ServiceYes
◈Effector / Missile4MOD.4
  • Missile / EffectorTaer-2, Sayyad-2, Taer-2A, Taer-2B
  • Maximum Range105 km
  • Maximum Altitude27,000 m
  • Minimum Altitude25,000 m
▣Guidance2MOD.2
◇Radar & Sensors2MOD.2
◆Gun (if applicable)1MOD.1
▤Mobility & Deployment1MOD.1
  • PlatformZolfaghar Wheeled TEL
⬢Production1MOD.1
  • Variants4
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2014Production started
12
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
Active Electronically Scanned Array Radar: a radar system using a phased array antenna to steer and scan electronically.
Capability of a Man-Portable Air-Defense System (MANPADS) to operate effectively in adverse weather conditions, including rain, fog, or low visibility.
Mobile: a capability indicating the MANPADS can be transported and operated by a single soldier or small team, enabling rapid deployment and relocation.
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