AD-08 Majid Iranian Short-Range Mobile Air Defense Missile System
AD-08 Majid
Short-Range Mobile Air Defense Missile System
Other
Basic Information
Name
AD-08 Majid Iranian Short-Range Mobile Air Defense Missile System
Designation
AD-08 Majid
Alternate Designation
AD-08 Majid
Equipment Type
Short-Range Mobile Air Defense Missile System
Manufacturer
Iranian defense industry
Date of Introduction
2022
Description
The AD-08 Majid Iranian Short-Range Mobile Air Defense Missile System is designed to intercept and destroy UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Systems), cruise missiles, helicopters, and low-altitude aerial targets.
Ground Specifications
Mobility Type
Wheeled (4x4)
Main Weapon
two pods of four missile launcher canisters are mounted on each side
Engine
Diesel (200 hp)
Max Speed
100.0 km/h
Range
500.0 km
System
Alternative Designation
AD-08 Majid
Type
Short-Range Mobile Air Defense Missile System
Manufacturer
Iranian defense industry
Chassis
Aras-2
Configuration
4x4
Crew
INA
Note
The AD-08 can be also integrated with the Kashef-99 radar, a 3D mobile phased array system with a range of 12 kilometers used to detect small aircraft. It is capable of spotting 300 targets simultaneously. Using the Kashef-99 radar, the detection range can be enhanced to 30 km.
Dimensions
Length
INA
Width
INA
Height
INA
Weight, Combat
INA
Automotive
Engine Name
INA
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Power
200 hp
Maximum Range
500 km
Maximum Speed
100 km/h
Amphibious
No
Main Weapon System
Note
The AD-08 Majid is fitted with a weapon station that has a traverse of 360° and two pods of four missile launcher canisters are mounted on each side. the center of the turret is fitted with electro-optical systems used to acquire targets and to guide the missile. The system is able to acquire aerial threats at a maximum range of 15 km with a traverse of 360° and elevation from 0 to 12°. It can four targets simultaneously. The missile used by the AD-08 Majid air defense system is equipped with passive imaging infrared (IIR) homing guidance system. It can hit targets with a range from 700 m to 8 km with an altitude from 20 m to 6 km. The missile has a diameter of 156mm, a length of 2,670 mm, and a total weight of 75 kg.
Protection
Armor
INA
Applique Armor
No
NBC Protection
INA
Smoke Equipment
INA
Image Sources
Note
https://www.armyrecognition.com/archives/archives-land-defense/land-defense-2022/iran-has-developed-ad-08-majid-new-short-range-air-defense-missile-system; https://www.unmannedairspace.info/latest-news-and-information/iran-unveils-ad-08-majid-c-uas-system-with-15km-range/; https://militaryleak.com/2023/01/03/iran-unveils-its-new-ad-08-majid-air-defense-missile-system-on-iveco-daily-4x4-truck/
Details
Country of Origin
Iran
Category
Short-Range Missile Systems (Less than 30 km)
Land > Air Defense > Short-Range Missile Systems (Less than 30 km)
Filter Label
A
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
—
Width
0.16 m
Height
—
Weight
—
Operators (1)
Iran
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