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Majid
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Majid

AD-08 Majid, Iran
Medium IR

Iranian short-range SAM against drones and cruise missiles

Short-range air-defence system from Iran's defence industry, first shown at the parade of 18 April 2021. The launcher sits on a light wheeled armoured vehicle (Aras-2, 4x4) with a rotating launcher and electro-optical sensors. Intended against drones, cruise missiles, helicopters and low-flying targets.

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Vehicle
Aras-2 4x4
L × W × H
Not found in open sources
Dimension source
US Army TRADOC Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)

General

Role
Short-range defence, mainly against drones
In service
2021
Manufacturer
Defence Industries Organization (Iran)

Weapon

Missile
AD-08, several in canisters on a rotating launcher
Range
≈ 4,3 NM (8 km)
Speed
≈ Mach 2

Threat

RWR
Probably not — electro-optically aimed (uncertain)
Countermeasure
Stay above the ceiling and at distance, IR countermeasures
Threat level
Medium — short range, relevant against drones

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