{
  "id": "thunder",
  "name": "Thunder (Tondar)",
  "aliases": [],
  "domain": "missile",
  "country": "IRN",
  "category": "Short-range air defense missile system",
  "status": null,
  "fielded": 2024,
  "operators": [
    "IRN"
  ],
  "prolif_count": 1,
  "summary": "The Thunder (Tondar) Iranian Short-Range Air Defense Missile System developed by Iran and unveiled during the Eqtedar 1403 military exercise in January 2025. This air defense system is part of Iran’s ongoing effort to enhance its indigenous military capabilities, especially in the area of short-range air defense.",
  "specs": [
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Configuration",
      "section": "system",
      "v": "4x4",
      "src": [
        "weg-thunder"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Chassis",
      "section": "mobility",
      "v": "The Thunder / Tondar Air Defense System is mounted on the Aras 2 4x4 light tactical vehicle, which serves as the mobile platform for both…",
      "src": [
        "weg-thunder"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Thrust / power",
      "section": "mobility",
      "v": "200 hp",
      "src": [
        "weg-thunder"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "range_max_km",
      "v": 750,
      "src": [
        "weg-thunder"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "speed_kmh",
      "v": 100,
      "src": [
        "weg-thunder"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Armor",
      "section": "protection",
      "v": "There is no significant armor protection on the vehicle, indicating its primary focus on mobility and rapid deployment in operational environments rather than heavy engagement with direct fire.",
      "src": [
        "weg-thunder"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "NBC Protection",
      "section": "protection",
      "v": "Yes",
      "src": [
        "weg-thunder"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Main Weapon System",
      "section": "armament",
      "v": "The Thunder / Tondar launcher weapon station configuration consists of four missile canisters mounted on the Aras 2 vehicle, arranged in two rows of two.",
      "src": [
        "weg-thunder"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Command and Control Systems",
      "section": "armament",
      "v": "The Thunder / Tondar air defense system is equipped with advanced fire control systems that include the Shahid Jalilvand reconnaissance radar, a critical component for detecting and tracking incoming aerial threats.",
      "src": [
        "weg-thunder"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    }
  ],
  "payloads": [],
  "variants": [],
  "art": "tel",
  "image": null,
  "verified": null,
  "changelog": [
    {
      "date": "2026-10-10",
      "change": "Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import"
    }
  ],
  "url": "https://www.defensepedia.com/systems/thunder.html",
  "sources": {
    "weg-thunder": {
      "title": "Thunder (Tondar) Iranian Short-Range Air Defense Missile System",
      "publisher": "U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)",
      "url": "https://odin.t2com.army.mil/WEG/Asset/Thunder_Tondar_Iranian_Short-Range_Air_Defense_Missile_System",
      "published": "2026-03-20",
      "tier": 1,
      "checked": "2026-10-10"
    }
  }
}