| Raad | |
|---|---|
| Type | Anti-ship cruise missile |
| Service history | |
| Used by |
 Iran |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer |
Iran |
| Specifications | |
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Operational range | 360 km |
| Flight altitude | Sea-skimming |
Raad is an Iranian heavy anti-ship missile with the range of 360 km.[1] Although the missile resembles Chinese HY-2, it has significant differences. It uses the Iranian Toloue-4 turbojet engine and the DM-3B mono pulse radar used in Noor.[2]
Two air intakes are situated at the sides of the missile and one in the bottom. It is launched from shore-based TELs and ships, although no Iranian ship is reported to use the missile.[2] Development finished in 2004[3] and the missile was tested in Blow of Zolfaqar naval wargames in 2006.[4][5] The missile is said to be under production.[2]
Operators[]
Iran
See also[]
- Military of Iran
- Iranian military industry
- Iran's missile forces
- Current Equipment of the Iranian Army
- Noor
References[]
- ↑ "Iranian Military Conducts Offensive, Defensive Wargame at the Straits of Hormoz". Defense-update.com. http://defense-update.com/newscast/0410/news/great_prophet_5_22042010.html. Retrieved 2012-07-25.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Iran: Missile/Rocket Arsenal (updated)". Above Top Secret. 5 April 2006. http://www.abovetopsecret.com/forum/thread202148/pg1/.[better source needed]
- ↑ "Iran Missile Milestones: 1985-2013". Iran Watch. 2013-07-10. http://www.iranwatch.org/our-publications/weapon-program-background-report/iran-missile-milestones-1985-2013. Retrieved 2013-10-23.
- ↑ "Iranian Military Capability 2011 - Ground Forces - March 15th 2011". Scribd.com. 2011-03-15. http://www.scribd.com/doc/50826129/Iranian-Military-Capability-2011-Ground-Forces-March-15th-2011. Retrieved 2012-07-25.
- ↑ "Iran Tests Sub to Surface Missile From Persian Gulf". Noblesse Oblige. 2006-08-27. http://noblesseoblige.org/2006/08/27/iran-tests-sub-to-surface-missile/. Retrieved 2012-07-25.
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