Bavar-373
Iran2019 - Present
Iranian long-range surface-to-air missile
Primary Specifications
Range
300 km
Long-range air defense
Speed
Mach 5
High speed for aircraft intercept
Propulsion
Solid Fuel
Two-stage solid rocket
Weight
2000 kg
Heavy SAM class
Payload
180 kg
Proximity-fused warhead
Primary Guidance
Semi-active Radar
Quick Summary
What it is?
Iran's claimed indigenous equivalent to Russian S-300
Who uses it?
Iranian Air Defense Force
Role
Area air defense, Anti-aircraft
What's different?
Iran's most advanced SAM system
Why it matters?
Provides Iran with long-range air defense capability
Real-World Impact
1
Nuclear Site Defense
Deployed to protect Natanz and Fordow
2
April 2024 Defense
Claimed engagement of incoming Israeli aircraft
3
Capital Defense
Protecting Tehran from air attack
4
Propaganda Display
Showcased as proof of self-sufficiency
Additional Features
Secondary Systems
Command guidance
Special
Claimed S-300 equivalent
FAQs
1. Is it really equivalent to S-300?
Claims disputed; likely less capable2. Has it shot anything down?
3. Can it stop F-35s?
4. Why did Iran develop it?
5. Is it exported?
*Powered by AI
