The Sayyad-2 is a canister-launched, reverse engineered version of the RIM-66 Standard Missile naval surface-to-air missile that Iran obtained from the United States before the 1979 revolution. It is an upgraded version of the Sayyad-1 system with higher precision, range and defensive power. Sayyad-1 is the Iranian upgraded version of the HQ-2 SAM system, however, it differs from the Chinese versions in guidance and control subsystems. Sayyad-1 is equipped with an about 200-kilogram warhead and has a speed of about 1,200 meters per second. The range of the Sayyad-2 missile is not known. Different sources claim various numbers, from 60 km to 120 km. After the unveiling ceremony in November 2013, it became clear that the Sayyad-2 missile looks similar to the SM-2 StandardSAM missile but its control fins are similar to the Iranian medium-range TAER-2 SAM missile. it also announced that it will have cooperation with S-200 system via TALASH-2 interface system. It is planned that Sayyad-2 missile is added to Iranian Moudge-class frigates. Iranian defense minister announced that Sayyad-2 covers the medium range and high altitudes and it has a combined guidance system. The launcher of Sayyad-2 missile that consists of 4 canisters in 2*2 configuration is one of the interesting things about this new Iranian surface to air missile because it has so much apparent similarity to American MIM-104 Patriot SAM system launchers. Iran says the missile has been mounted on and successfully test-fired from the S-200 air-defense system.
Sayyad-3
Sayyad-3 is a similar missile, but with a long-range capability. It has a similar diameter as Sayyad-2 but a longer body with different wings and control surfaces. Based on current estimates Sayyad-3 has a range of about 150–200 km. Iranian Defence MinisterHossein Dehghan stated the maximum range is about 120 km. This missile will be added to S-200 SAM systems via the TALASH-3 system. Sayyad-3 on Khordad 15 is capable of detecting, intercepting, and destroying six targets simultaneously. The system is capable of detecting fighter aircraft, cruise missiles and unmanned combat aerial vehicles from 150 kilometres away and is able to track them within a range of 120 kilometres and the Sayyad-3 missile, used by the SAM system, has a range of 200 kilometres.The system can also detect stealth targets from a distance of 85 kilometres and can intercept and destroy them within a range of 45 kilometres
It appears that two new above missiles will be used in a similar manner to the Iranian long-range SAM system Bavar-373, to cover various ranges and altitudes. The missile can also be fired by the Talaash Air Defense System.
Further developments
The Iranian Navy is said to be considering some changes for the missile to be mounted on future versions of the Moudge class frigate.
