Arman (missile system)

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Arman
Arman Missile System.jpg
Arman system (beside Azarakhsh short-range air defense system
TypeLong-range anti-ballistic missile system
Place of originIran
Production history
DesignerAerospace Industries Organization of the Ministry of Defense of the Islamic Republic of Iran
ManufacturerIran
Unit costNot Mentioned
Produced17 February 2024 (Unveiled date)
Specifications
Mass1000 kg

Maximum speed Mach 4.5 – 5.1

The Arman (full name: Arman long-range anti-ballistic missile system[ citation needed ]) is an anti-ballistic defense system built by the Iranian Ministry of Defense and the support of the armed forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

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Features

The features of this system include:

There are two versions of the Iranian defense system, each equipped with different radars. One version utilizes a passive radar carrier, while the other model features an active radar. The Arman system employs Sayad-3F missiles. The introduction of this defense system in Iran aims to enhance the air defense capabilities of the Islamic Republic. The unveiling ceremony for the Arman defense system took place on February 17, 2024, with the presence of Iranian Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Qaraei Ashtiani, the Minister of Defense and Armed Forces Support. [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10]

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References

  1. Reflecting the news of the unveiling of "Arman" and "Azerakhsh" defense systems in the western media Retrieved 20 February 2024
  2. Arman and Azarakhsh defense systems were unveiled Retrieved 18 February 2024
  3. Al-Alam's report on 2 new Iranian air defense systems + video Retrieved 20 February 2024
  4. Unveiling of new defense systems: "Arman" will be operational in less than 3 minutes (+ photo) Retrieved 18 February 2024
  5. "Arman" anti-ballistic system and "Azerakhsh" high-altitude air defense system were unveiled Retrieved 18 February 2024
  6. The first images of the advanced air defense systems "Arman" and "Azerakhsh" Retrieved 18 February 2024
  7. Al-Alam's report on 2 new Iranian air defense systems + video Retrieved 18 February 2024
  8. Reflecting the news of the unveiling of "Arman" and "Azerakhsh" defense systems in the western media Retrieved 18 February 2024
  9. Unveiling of "Arman" anti-ballistic system and "Azerakhsh" air defense Retrieved 21 February 2024
  10. The unveiling of "Arman and Azarakhsh" air defense systems will be ready for operation in less than 3 minutes. Retrieved 18 February 2024