Mersad
Mersad
Area Air Defenses
Basic Information
Name
Mersad
Designation
Mersad
Alternate Designation
Mersad-16
Equipment Type
Area Air Defenses
Manufacturer
—
Date of Introduction
2010
Description
The Mersad, 'Ambush' in English, is a medium-range surface-to-air missile (SAM) weapon system developed by Iran under its domestic weapons program started in 1992 as a response to the United States arms embargo. This missile system has been designed to shoot down aircraft flying at low and medium altitudes. The air defense system comprises a sophisticated radar, an advanced launcher, and modern guidance and target acquisition electronics as well as the Shahin missile. The Mersad existence was made public in early April 2010 with the missile expected to go operational by the end of 2010 replacing aging MIM-23 Hawk missile systems purchased by Iran in the 1970s.
Ground Specifications
Range
40.0 km
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Area Air Defenses
Status
Active
Also Known As
Mersad-16
Origin
Iran
Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
2010
Total Production
?
Specifications (Deagel)
Performance — Weapon Max Range
40 kilometer
Gear (Deagel)
Item 1
Radar Systems: Najm-802
Item 2
Surface-to-Air Missiles: Shahin
Details
Country of Origin
Iran
Category
Air Defense
Land > Air Defense
Sources
deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a002483
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Operators (1)
Iran
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