Herz-9 () is an Iranian, domestically built, mobile air defense system developed and unveiled in 2013. The system is developed from the HQ-7.
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, the Herz-9 system is capable of identifying and engaging enemy helicopters, rockets, and fighter aircraft at low altitudes and within a range of approximately 8 to 12 kilometers. Vahidi stated that the system is mobile and incorporates advanced computer hardware, software, and navigation technologies currently in use by Iran's Defense Ministry.
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Iran says producing new air defense missile bigstory.ap.org Defense minister inaugurates Herz 9 protector air defense system production line irandailybrief.com
External links Photos: Iran inaugurates mass-production of new air defence system ‘Herz 9’ theiranproject.com