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One of the important systems from the Chinese Oktober parade was the YJ-18 missile: Modeled on the Russian Klub, it is a approach I wish for Irans future sea skimming missiles. The Chinese also have the YJ-12 a Moskit equivalent but like the Onyx/Yakhont these just offer faster reaction...

Some more thoughts on the Oghab system. Like the TOR-M1 the system would be designed to work in a battery of four. This means that the sector angle limitation of simultaneous attack becomes less important as 3 other systems can cover entirely different sectors. So the cost effective approach of...

A strange single shaft turbofan could also be seen during the exhibition. Very unusual design, low bypass hints to military application. The J90 was already unusual but this one tops that.

Could be part of a ramjet propulsion, hopefully not a pulsejet. It's not a turbojet or turbofan part as far as I can say.

I would have problems with it if it would be a medieval European helmet. Greeks were viewed by Iranians as cousins and related people, mythological via Salm and genetic as proven today. They are mixed but ultimately of Iranian origin. Everyone should always remember that many Greeks fought...

Their legacy systems get jammed, less so their Pantsirs, at least they kill as many as possible Israeli PGMs (which come in masses at high cost). Speaking about this: The advantage of the Iranian AESA solution over the original TOR-M1 PESA is its multi target engagement capability. The TOR-M1...

Keyhan radar yes, while it operates in HF band like OTH radars its seems to be a unique Struna-1-like system. 9th Day would be a good add-on for the 3rd Khordad and Tabas to double the missile load to 6 for targets in the 30-40km max. range. Back to the Oghab: 0.3m satelite imagery allows to...

Well Sardar Hajizadeh's statement could be any system with a advanced ESA radar, a Tor-like system, a Pantsir-like system or a Morfey-like system. If a system is selected, we can only hope for a Ya-Zahra/Herz-9 scenario, not two entirely different systems. The Tor approach looks like the best...

Cost effectiveness is basically everything. 1: For what do you need the reliability of an AESA if your system just switches on for a few minutes when getting early warning alert from IADS? This is not a continuously operating system. That's why the Bavar's X-band AESA engagement radar that...

https://www.instagram.com/iranian_defensive_power/ Good observation there on the Oghab system, which seems to be a somewhat miniaturized, truck mounted, TOR-M1. That would be probably the most cost effective solution: Planar array search radar and low shifter-count PESA tracking radar. These...

Iran learned the tech from NK, yes. Catching up to their liquid motor expertise took long, yes. However the one-sided exchange has changed to a cooperation by now where both sides contribute. CIA claim on Iranian experts going to NK to help on the 80 ton liquid engine is there. This is a tough...

Ti is not my problem. I say if Iran can go different ways and skip an entirely new metallurgy school which is also a expensive one, it should do so. If its not possible, then Iran should produce Ti alloys. We observe an asymmetrical approach in Irans actions to compensate shortcomings in...

Chinas new supersonic drone may be a signal, a reminder on what Iran should do in regards of heavy airpower. This is a missile and less so a aircraft. Iran's biggest bottleneck, the necessary jet engines for a persistent supersonic bomber/interceptor may be skipped to go for something similar to...

With the new guidance kit, Nazeat rockets of the army will transform from purely fin stabilized, then rocket spin-stabilized battlefield rockets, to precision strike wind-corrected/guided rockets. They are now enabled to strike enemy targets deep behind their lines, such a HQ's and troop...

Would they integrate an VLO air duct for the wankel motor to minimize RCS, even from top aspect? Looks like they did.

No, seeker is likely a slotted planar array like Sayyad-3.

No in depth analysis yet but an interedting detail: A very different system is shown similar to the S-300V layout where your TEL has a mast mounted engagment radar. This is something you would do to bring down the costs and risks. Because it is a high risk to develop a AESA engagment radar like...

Great details. TVC fully confirmed. AESA TRMs visible and more...

They only work at night ;)

I would call it Mersad 3. The detailed photo shows interesting details, good to see them. Mersad 3 level has made the original HAWK a true modern medium range SAM system that can counter stealth assets. As the HAWK is the backbone of the IRIADF, this is very good to see. Mehrab was SM-1...