Herz-9

Herz-9
Herz-9 at parade 2017
TypeAir defense system
Place of originIran
Service history
In serviceMay 2013–present
Used byIran
Production history
Designed2013
ManufacturerMODAFL IRGC AF
ProducedMay 2013
Specifications
Mass85 kg
Length2.93 m

Enginesolid rocket
Operational
range
8–12 kilometres (5.0–7.5 mi)

Herz-9 (Persian: حرز نهم) is an Iranian, domestically built, mobile air defense system developed and unveiled in 2013. The system is developed from the HQ-7.

Development

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In May 2013, the Ministry of Defense of the Islamic Republic of Iran announced the launched of the mass production of a new Air defense system, called Herz-9.

Description

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According to Iran's Defense Minister Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi, Herz-9 "can identify and target enemy helicopters, rockets, and fighter jets at low ranges and low altitudes of about 8-12 kilometers." He also said that "this mobile air defense system uses the most technologically advanced computer hardware and software and the latest navigation system available today."

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