Arman Air Defense System.

Technical Data

• Armament

  The Arman air defense missile system uses Sayyad-3F missiles, a vertically-launched variant of the Sayyad-3 missile. The launcher is mounted on a Transporter Erector Launcher and Radar (TELAR) vehicle, which integrates the missile launchers and tracking radar in a single unit, enabling rapid response to incoming threats. Each TELAR vehicle is equipped with three vertical-launch missiles, which can be launched without needing to rotate the platform, offering instant engagement capabilities from any direction.

  The Arman system can be expanded to accommodate six missiles by linking the TELAR to additional missile carrier vehicles, which do not carry radars. These support vehicles provide additional vertical-launch canisters, further enhancing the system’s engagement capacity. The TELAR platforms are mounted on 8x8 wheeled chassis, providing both maneuverability and cross-country mobility. The overall system is designed for quick setup, with deployment readiness in under three minutes.

• Missiles

  The Sayyad-3F missile is the primary munition used by the Arman system. This missile is a solid-fuel, radar-guided interceptor designed for high-speed engagements. It measures 6.1 meters in length, has a diameter of 40 cm, and weighs approximately 1000 kilograms. The Sayyad-3F missile offers an impressive range of 120 kilometers and can intercept targets at a maximum altitude of 27 kilometers. It can reach speeds between Mach 4.5 and 5.1, enabling it to intercept fast-moving targets such as ballistic missiles and high-speed aircraft.

  One of the standout features of the Sayyad-3F missile is its radar-homing guidance, which allows it to track and intercept targets even in cluttered and contested environments. The missile is designed to engage various targets, from low-flying drones to high-altitude ballistic missiles. Its radar-guided guidance system makes it highly accurate, even in the face of sophisticated countermeasures. The Sayyad-3F missile’s high speed, long range, and ability to intercept multiple types of threats give the Arman system a significant advantage in modern air defense scenarios.
  

• Mobility

  The Arman launcher is mounted on an 8x8 wheeled chassis, providing excellent cross-country mobility and the ability to operate in various terrain types, from urban areas to mountainous regions. The 8x8 chassis ensures high maneuverability, allowing for quick deployment in changing tactical situations. This platform also ensures that the system can move rapidly, protecting a wide area, and can relocate quickly in response to emerging threats.

  The wheeled platform also ensures ease of transport and logistical support, allowing the system to be moved efficiently within Iran’s defense infrastructure. This high mobility enables the Arman system to be used in both static defense roles and mobile operations, adapting to a range of combat environments.

• Command and Control Vehicles

  The Arman air defense missile system operates with a sophisticated command and control (C2) network that integrates radar, missile launchers, and support vehicles. The system includes radar-equipped vehicles like the Najm-804 AESA radar and the Joshan PESA radar, which provide long-range target detection and tracking capabilities. These radars enable the Arman system to detect up to 24 targets within a range of 180 to 200 kilometers, intercept targets at a range of 160 kilometers, and engage them at a range of 120 kilometers. The maximum engagement altitude of these radars is 27 kilometers, and they have the capability to engage up to six targets simultaneously.

  The command vehicles within the Arman battery play a crucial role in coordinating the engagement of multiple targets simultaneously. These vehicles are equipped with advanced communication and tracking systems to ensure seamless coordination between missile launchers, radars, and other air defense assets. The reloader vehicles allow the system to maintain operational capability over extended periods, with the ability to quickly reload missile platforms during combat operations, ensuring continuous engagement of threats.

• Combat Use

  The Arman air defense missile system is designed to operate in complex, multi-threat environments, providing high-altitude interception and defense against a wide array of aerial threats. In combat use, the system excels at defending critical infrastructure, such as military bases, government installations, and nuclear facilities, from aerial threats like ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and drones.

  With the integration of advanced radars, the Arman system is capable of detecting 24 targets within a range of 180 to 200 kilometers and engaging them at ranges up to 160 kilometers. Its maximum engagement altitude of 27 kilometers and the ability to engage up to six targets simultaneously allow it to effectively neutralize high-speed, high-altitude threats. The system’s 360-degree coverage and rapid reaction time make it highly effective against both low-flying and high-speed targets, ensuring that no threat is left unchecked.