Iran Deploys Russian Tor-M1 and S-300PMU-2 Favorit SAM Systems as Part of Mixed Anti-Aircraft Missile Brigades

SAM systems protect critical facilities of the Islamic Republic

Iranian air defense forces have deployed mixed anti-aircraft missile brigades around nuclear facilities. These include the Russian Tor-M1 SAM system and the universal mobile multi-channel anti-aircraft missile system S-300PMU-2 Favorit. This was reported by Islamic world news.

Tactical anti-aircraft missile system "Tor-M1"
Tactical anti-aircraft missile system "Tor-M1"

About the S-300PMU-2 Favorit SAM System

The system is a continuation of the S-300PMU-1. The SAM system received the 48N6E2 missile, which has increased effectiveness in engaging ballistic targets at a distance of up to 40 km. The S-300PMU-2 is equipped with a new autonomous targeting system, the 96L6E radar.

S-300PMU-2 Specifications:

  • Number of simultaneously engaged targets — 36
  • Number of simultaneously guided missiles — 72
  • Maximum speed of engaged targets — 2800 m/s
  • Deployment time from march to combat position — 5 min
  • Highway speed — 60 km/h

About the Tor-M1 SAM System

The autonomous self-propelled SAM system is designed for the air defense of motorized rifle and tank divisions, protecting command posts, engineering infrastructure from missile strikes, guided bombs, aircraft, helicopters, and UAVs.

Tor-M1 Specifications:

  • Number of simultaneously detected targets — 48
  • Number of simultaneously tracked targets — 2
  • Maximum speed of engaged targets — 700 m/s
  • Combat vehicle weight — 37 t
  • Missile weight — 165 kg
  • Warhead weight — 14.5 kg

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