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Iran tests new missiles for air defense system

18 April 2011 [11:57] - TODAY.AZ
Iran tested new missiles for air defense system named "Sayad-2", Fars news agency reported.

According to the agency, industrial production of missiles will be launched soon.
Previously, Iran produced missiles named "Sayad-1". Two-component missile can be used for electron warfare and destroying low-flying targets.

Weight of warhead of the missile is 200 kilograms. The missile’s speed capability is 1200 meters per second.

Compared to its predecessors, the modified missile has a higher accuracy, more destructive power and has high speed capability.


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