Sayyad-2

Sayyad 2 (Hunter II) is a mid-range, high altitude solid-fuel missile 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 Chinese 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. 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. Iranian defense minister announced that Sayyad-2 covers medium range and high altitudes and it has a combined guidance system.

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.

Iran says the missile has been mounted on and successfully test-fired from the S-200 air-defense system.

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. This missile will be added to S-200 SAM systems via TALASH-3 system.

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.

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.

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.