TEHRAN (June 2025) – Iran’s Sevom Khordad (Third Khordad) is a mobile, medium-to-long-range air-defense system that has proven its operational value—most notably shooting down a U.S. RQ-4 Global Hawk in 2019 . Here’s a clear, U.S.-style technical overview: ✈️ System Architecture & Mobility Platform: Road-mobile TELARs (Transporter Erector Launcher with Radar) mounted on 6×6 IVECO chassis. Battery Composition: Each battery includes 1 TELAR with radar and 2 missile-only TELs, totaling 9 ready-to-fire missiles. A full battalion has 4 batteries plus a Bashir S-band surveillance radar with 350 km range. Mobility Specs: Diesel-powered, capable of 65 km/h on road and ~500 km operational range. Launch-ready in under 3 minutes . 🛡️ Radar & Targeting Engagement Radar: X-band AESA radar on TELAR—a “Buk-style” modern phased-array system. Detection: Up to 100 targets simultaneously Engagement: Can engage 4 targets concurrently, guiding 2 missiles per target....
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