Apr 16, 2011, 6:41 PM

Iran test-fires newest anti-aircraft missile

Iran test-fires newest anti-aircraft missile

TEHRAN, April 16 (MNA) – Iran has successfully test-fired its newest version of Sayyad (hunter) anti-aircraft missiles.

Sayyad 2, a new version of the domestically-manufactured Sayyad 1 missile, will be delivered to the military forces in the near future.

Sayyad 1 includes the 2-stage missiles, which can target different types of fighter aircraft like bombers.

Sayyad defense system is able to be used in electronics warfare as well.

Sayyad 2 is a great deal more powerful compared to Sayyad 1 and can help improve the country’s anti-aircraft systems.

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