Herz-9
Herz-9 is an Iranian, domestically built, mobile air defense system developed and unveiled in 2013. The system is developed from the HQ-7.
Herz-9
Majid Haghdoust · Mehr News Agency · CC BY 4.0
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• Name — Herz-9 • Origin — Iran • Type — Air defense system • Is Vehicle — yes • Service — May 2013–present • Used By — Iran • Design Date — 2013 • Manufacturer — MODAFL IRGC AF • Production Date — May 2013 • Weight — 85 kg • Length — 2.93 m • Engine — solid rocket • Vehicle Range — 8 –
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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.
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According to Iran's Defense Minister, Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi, the Herz-9 system is capable of identifying and engaging enemy helicopters, rockets, and fighter aircraft at low altitudes and within a range of approximately 8 to 12 kilometers. Vahidi stated that the system is mobile and incorporates advanced computer hardware, software, and navigation technologies currently in use by Iran's Defense Ministry.
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Herz-9 was manufactured by Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics. Recorded as a kind of surface-to-air missile.
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- “Herz-9”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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- 1.Iran will start production of its new local-made air defense system Herz Protector 9 2005131. army recognition. 20/05/2013.
- 2.Air defense systems "Ya Zahra", "Herz-9" effective against low altitude threats. iran press. 19/09/2021.
- 3.Iranian Herz-9 Short Range Air Defense (SHORAD). global military review.
- 4.Iran says producing new air defense missile. times leader. 24/06/2015.
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