Herz-9

Herz-9 (Persian: حرز نهم) is an Iranian, domestically built, mobile air defense system developed and unveiled in 2013. The system is developed from the HQ-7.

Herz-9
Herz-9 at parade 2017
Type	Air defense system
Place of origin	Iran
Service history
In service	May 2013–present
Used by	Iran
Production history
Designed	2013
Manufacturer	MODAFL IRGC AF
Produced	May 2013
Specifications
Mass	85 kg
Length	2.93 m
Engine	solid rocket
Operational range	8–12 kilometres (5.0–7.5 mi)

Development

In May 2013, the Ministry of Defense of the Islamic Republic of Iran announced the launched of the mass production of a new Air defense system, called Herz-9.

Description

According to Iran's Defense Minister Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi, Herz-9 "can identify and target enemy helicopters, rockets, and fighter jets at low ranges and low altitudes of about 8-12 kilometers." He also said that "this mobile air defense system uses the most technologically advanced computer hardware and software and the latest navigation system available today."