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Missile ForcesIran

Ra'ad (Thunder- 1)

Medium-range surface-to-air missile systemFielded 2012Pending verification

Also known as: Ra'd

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System
TypeMedium-range surface-to-air missile system
Alternative designationsRa'd
Date of introduction2012
ProliferationOrigin country only
ManufacturerIRGC aerospace forceMed[1]
CrewINA eaMed[1]
Emplacement timeINA minutesMed[1]
Flight performance
ChassisMZKT-6922Med[1]
EngineYaMZ-7513.10-02Med[1]
Thrust / power420 hpMed[1]
Endurance1,000 kmMed[1]
Protection
Active Protection SystemThunderbolt Air Defense SystemsMed[1]
NBC ProtectionYesMed[1]
Fire control
Fire control / radarAlam-Al-Hoodi Air Defense System; Long-range radarMed[1]
Variants
3rd KhordadThe 3rd Khordad is the most advanced version of the Ra'ad air defense system. It has the greatest reported range of any of the variants.[1]
TabasThe Tabas is a transporter-erector-launcher radar variant of the Ra'ad fitted with a radar similar to the "Fire Dome" radar fitted to the Buk-M1. It can reportedly only engage a single target at a time, while providing guidance to two missiles.[1]
Alam al HodaThe Alam al Hoda is a transporter-erector-launcher in the Ra'ad family. The TEL can carry three missiles.[1]
Weapons and payload options · 1Confidence · Source
Taer-2Surface-to-Air Missile
Med[1]
Range
50 km31 mi · 27 nmi
Quantity
3 ea
Type
Surface-to-Air Missile
Speed
Mach 3.5
Summary

Raad or Ra'd (Persian: رعد‎, meaning "thunder") is an Iranian aerial defence system deployed in September 2012. The system is designed to enhance Iran's capabilities in terms of defense, and as a partner to Bavar 373 air defense system.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Operators
Iran
Sources
  1. Ra'ad (Thunder- 1) Iranian Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM) System, U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
    Published/updated 2026-03-20 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
Change log
  • 2026-10-10 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import