Sayyad-1 (SA-2 Guideline)
Strategic surface-to-air systemFielded 1998Pending verification
Also known as: Volga-75SM, S-75 Dvina, V-75 Volkhov
Missile ForcesIRN
Missile length 10.47 m
Fact cardConfidence · Source
System
TypeStrategic surface-to-air system
Alternative designationsVolga-75SM, S-75 Dvina, V-75 Volkhov
Date of introduction1998
ProliferationAt least 3 countries
ManufacturerRaspletin KB-1 (head developer), Grushin MKB Fakel (missile developer), Lavochkin OKBMed[1]
GuidanceRadio command guidance from Fan Song A/B; or E/F-band missile control radar; or Fan Song D/E G-band missile control radar Many installations have Spoon Rest early warning radar.Med[1]
Dimensions and weight
Fire control
Fire control / radarSpoon Rest; Spoon Rest is a Russian ground-based, early warning radar that later evolved into the Knife Rest** series.; P-15 Flat Face; 2D UHF radar developed and operated by the former Soviet Union; PRV-11 Side Net; Side Net is a ground-based height-finding radar used in a ground control intercept (GCI) mode with earlMed[1]
Variants
SA-2A (Guideline Mod 0)This was the initial variant of the SA-2, which was deployed around Moscow, Leningrad and in the Baku region. It was guided by the Fan Song A radar system. It was probably a pre-production version.[1]
SA-2B (Guideline Mod 1)This improved version replaced the Mod 0. It is slightly longer than the Guideline Mod 0 and is guided by the Fan Song B radar system.[1]
SA-2C (Guideline Mod 2)Developed at the same time as the Guideline-B, this variant is equipped with a modified Fan Song C/D G-band engagement radar. The missile itself has a longer engagement range and can attack targets that are at lower altitudes than earlier versions of the SA-2.[1]
SA-2D (Guideline Mod 3)This short-lived variant fired V-750AK missiles and operated with the Fan Song E radar. It was more capable of defeating targets in hostile electronic warfare environments. It was eventually superseded in Soviet service by the Guideline Mod 4.[1]
SA-2E (Guideline Mod 4)This variant, also known as the S-75M Volga, used the V-755 missile, which was characterized by a swelled warhead section that could be fitted with a 25 kT nuclear warhead. It was guided by the Fan Song F radar.[1]
SA-2F (Guideline Mod 5)This variant, also designated the S-75M3 Volkhov, was developed with some technology derived from the SA-3 Goa ** (see separate record). It utilizes the improved Fan Song E radar, which is much more capable of hitting targets in a heavy ECM environment.[1]
S-75 Volga 2AThis version was developed in 1995. Twelve digital assemblies replaced 78 analog assemblies. It fired an upgraded V-755 missile and used a modernized Fan Song F radar. It was primarily intended for export.[1]
S-75 Volga 2TBelarusian firm Tetraedr in 2004 began offering the S-75 Volga 2T upgrade kit. This included digital electronics and enhanced radars, launch control and missiles.[1]
Weapons and payload options · 2Confidence · Source
Rail GuidedArmament
Med[1]Either the V-750 or V-750V missiles.Standard
Med[1]- Range
- 30 km19 mi · 16 nmi
- Type
- Standard
- Guidance
- Command
- Warhead
- HE 200kg (295kg SA-2E) 188kg (HQ-2B/F/J/P), possible nuclear
- Warhead weight
- 190 kg
Hezbollah and Houthi Proliferation. The Sayyad-1 (SA-2/Guideline) is a two-stage medium-to-high altitude, radar-tracking SAM. Because its range is generally 35 to 50-kms, it is more of an MRAD system than LRAD.
Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
- Sayyad-1 (SA-2 Guideline) Iranian Strategic Surface-to-Air (SAM) System, U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
Published/updated 2026-03-20 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
- 2026-10-10 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import