Mersad
Mersad (Persian: مرصاد, meaning 'Ambush') is an Iranian low- to mid-range air defense system developed in 2010. It fires Shahin (Falcon) missiles which are reverse-engineered, domestically upgraded versions of the American MIM-23 Hawk surface-to-air missiles. It uses a series of domestically produced radars and electronic devices.
| Mersad | |
|---|---|
Mersad equipped with Shahin missiles | |
| Type | Air defense system |
| Place of origin | Iran |
| Service history | |
| In service | Since 2010 |
| Used by | Iran Syria |
| Production history | |
| Produced | Since 2010 |
| Variants | Mersad, Mersad Phase I, Mersad Phase II (Under Development) |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | Shalamche: 636 kg |
| length | Shalamche: 5030 mm |
| Diameter | Shalamche: 356 mm |
Main armament | 3x Shahin or Shlamche Missiles |
| Engine | Solid propellant rocket engine |
Operational range | Shahin: 45 km (30 miles)
Shalamche: 40 km |
| Maximum speed | More than Mach 2.4, Shalamche: Mach 3 |
Guidance system | Semi-active radar homing |
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