Iran Claims Locally-Developed “Bavar-373,” Matches Capabilities of S-400, Patriot and THAAD

Recently, Tehran made a bold claim about the capabilities of its indigenously-developed "Bavar-373" air defense system which not only matches those of Russia's S-400 “Triumf” air defence system, but also the United States' Patriot and Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) anti-ballistic missile system.

By admin On Jun 18, 2024

(DEFENCE SECURITY ASIA) — During a recent parade commemorating its Army Day, Iran showcased its long-range air defense system, the “Bavar-373,” which its claimed to be capable of intercepting aerial targets up to 300-400 kilometers away, comparable to other long-range air defence system in the market.

First introduced to the public in 2019, the “Bavar-373” has since been enhanced to address threats from fifth-generation stealth fighter jets.

According to Iranian sources, the “Bavar-373” is designed to detect and destroy advanced fighter jets, guided missiles, and drones from long distances and high altitudes.

The system comprises components such as radar, optical sensors, and a command and control system to track and intercept targets.

Key elements of the “Bavar-373” system include the Transporter Erector Launcher (TEL) vehicles, the “Meraj-4” vehicle equipped with a high-power Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar, and various other sensing and sensor systems.

Tehran claims that the capabilities of the “Bavar-373” are comparable to Russia’s S-400 and the American-developed MIM-104 Patriot and the anti-ballistic missile system, Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) systems.

The system utilizes the “Sayyad B4” long-range guided missiles, which can target objects within a range of 400 kilometers and an altitude of up to 32 kilometers.

The “Sayyad B4” missile is a two-stage interceptor using solid fuel, featuring an enhanced seeker, upgraded tracking and control systems, and a modernized warhead.

These upgrades are designed to increase the operational range, accuracy, and effectiveness of the interceptor missile against a variety of targets including fighter jets, guided missiles, and drones.

The Iranian military claims that its air defense system can also detect and track the Israeli Air Force’s fifth-generation F-35I “Adir” stealth fighters.

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