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Sayyad 2 (Hunter II) is a mid-range, high altitude solid-fuel missile〔(Iran inaugurates production line of Sayyad-2 missile ), PressTV, November 9, 2013〕 manufactured by Iran. It is an upgraded version of the Sayyad-1 system with higher precision, range and defensive power. Sayyad-1 that is Iranian upgraded version of HQ-2 SAM differ with chines versions in guidance and control subsystems. Sayyad-1 equipped with an about 200-kilogram warhead and has speed of 1,200 meters per second. The range of the Sayyad-2 missile is controversial. Different sources claim various numbers, from 60 km to 120 km. After unveiling ceremony at November 2013 it cleared that Sayyad-2 missile look likes SM-2 Standard SAM missile but its control fins is like Iranian medium range TAER-2 SAM missile.〔http://mashreghnews.ir/fa/news/316229〕 Also announced that it will has cooperation with S-200 system via TALASH-2 interface system. It is planned that Sayad-2 missile added to Iranian Moudge class frigates.〔http://mashreghnews.ir/fa/news/328555〕 Iranian defense minister announced that Sayyad-2 covers medium range and high altitudes and it has a combined guidance system.〔http://www.mashreghnews.ir/fa/news/262020〕 The launcher of Sayyad-2 missile that consist of 4 canisters in 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 American MIM-104 Patriot SAM system launchers.〔http://www.mashreghnews.ir/fa/news/316229〕 Iran says the missile has been mounted on and successfully test-fired from the S-200 air-defense system.〔(Iran launches mass production of new surface-to-air missiles ), RT, November 9, 2013〕 Sayyad-3 is a similar missile, but with a long-range capability. It has similar diameter as Sayyad-2 but longed body with different wings and control surfaces. Based on current estimates Sayyad-3 has the range about 150-200 Km.〔http://www.mashreghnews.ir/fa/news/363390〕 This missile will be added to S-200 SAM systems via TALASH-3 system.〔http://www.mashreghnews.ir/fa/news/304234〕 It appears that two new above missiles will be use in Iranian S-300 like SAM system Bavar-373 to cover various ranges and altitudes.〔http://www.mashreghnews.ir/fa/news/363390〕 Also Iranian developed a most long range missile look like Russian 48N6E missile named Sayyad-4. No formal information announced about this missile but it appears from new photos that Sayyad-4 is like above Russian missile only in frontal parts and is similar to Sayyad-3 in wings and control surfaces shape.〔http://www.mashreghnews.ir/fa/news/363390〕 ==Further Developments== The Iranian Navy is said to be considering some changes in order for the missile to be mounted on future versions of the Moudge class frigate.〔(Commander: Iran Mulling Change in Sayyad Missiles to Mount It on Mowj-Class Vessels ), FarsNews Agency, January 27, 2014〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Sayyad-2」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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