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Missile ForcesIran

Sevom Khordad (3rd Khordad)

Long-range air defense missile systemFielded 2016Pending verification
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Sevom Khordad (3rd Khordad)
Photo: یحیی بیابادی · CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Fact cardConfidence · Source
System
TypeLong-range air defense missile system
Date of introduction2016
ProliferationOrigin country only
Dimensions and weight
Length7.5 m25 ftMed[1]
Flight performance
ChassisThe Sevom Khordad uses the same 6x6 wheeled chassis as Raad and Tabas systems.Med[1]
EngineIVECO, Model: INAMed[1]
Fire control
Fire control / radarPhased Array Engagement Radar; Bashir; 3D phased Array Surveillance RadarMed[1]
Variants
NoteThe Raad (Thunder) family contains 3 different systems which came into service one after another. The original Raad air defense missile system was officially displayed in 2012. It was a medium-range system of new design.[1]
Weapons and payload options · 3Confidence · Source
3rd Khordad TELARArmament
Med[1]
Taer-2B MissileSurface-to-Air Missile
Med[1]
Range
105 km65 mi · 57 nmi
Type
Surface-to-Air Missile
Guidance
Radar, mid-course update
Sayyad-2C MissileSurface-to-Air Missile
Med[1]
Range
75 km47 mi · 40 nmi
Type
Surface-to-Air Missile
Guidance
Radar, mid-course update
Speed
Mach 4.5+
Summary

The Sevom Khordad, also known as the 3rd Khordad is the most advanced version of the Ra'ad air defense system. It has the greatest reported range of any of the variants.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Operators
Iran
Sources
  1. Sevom Khordad (3rd Khordad) Iranian Long-Range Air Defense Missile System, U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
    Published/updated 2026-03-20 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
Change log
  • 2026-10-10 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import
  • 2026-10-10 Added photo (CC BY 4.0)