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Bavar-373

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Bavar 373
Bavar 373 upgraded version
TypeMobile long range surface-to-air missile
Place of originIran
Service history
In serviceAugust 2019[1]
Used by Iran
Production history
Designed2014–2016[1][failed verification]

Bavar-373 (Persian: باور-۳۷۳, meaning Belief and 373 being Abjad numerals for یا رسول‌الله or O, Messenger of Allah!) is an Iranian long-range road-mobile surface-to-air missile system unveiled in August 2016.[2] Iran describes it as a competitor of the S-300 missile system. It is manufactured by the Iranian Defence Ministry in cooperation with unspecified local manufacturers and universities.[3]

The system was formally unveiled during a ceremony attended by the Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on 22 August 2019,[1][4][5] and was declared operational the same day.[1]

An upgraded version was unveiled in 2022. Iran described it as a competitor to the S-400[6] and said it was capable of shooting down fifth-generation fighter aircraft.[7] The Bavar 2-373 system was officially unveiled by the Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on 2 February 2025. Its Sayyad-4B missiles reportedly extended the engagement range from 200 to 300 km. Its six launchers feature independent interception and fire control radars.[8]

History

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After the Russian ban on exporting S-300 to Iran (which was lifted in 2015), Iran decided to develop a similar system domestically: "We have planned to build a long-range air defence missile system similar to S-300. By God's grace and by the Iranian engineers' efforts, we will reach self-sufficiency in this regard."[9]

It was later revealed that the name of the system will be Bavar 373. Bavar meaning "belief" and 373 which is the Abjad number of prophet Muhammad's name.[10] Farzad Esmaieli, commander of Khatam-ol-Anbia Base told Iranian media that the development of this system started by the direct order of supreme leader Ayatollah Khamenei when the first information about cancellation of S-300 contract was revealed and Iranian personnel were still being trained in Russia on it.[11] He said the project was in the stage of prototype designing and that it was not going to suffer from the weak points of the S-300. He continued that in the area of detection and radars, a very good point was reached and defense ministry was working on two or three missiles each for a different range and altitude. He said that the design was complete, all the parts were going to be manufactured inside the country and it had a good ability to detect and intercept enemy aircraft. According to Iranian military sources, the system is much more capable than S-300P class.[12]

The first prototype was built on 22 November 2011.[13] Iran announced that the system was designed and built by defense ministry, domestic industries and some Iranian universities. Esmaieli said that Iran doesn't even think about S-300 anymore as Bavar-373 was much more capable. Iranian sources suggest that the Bavar 373 will be mobile, with four missiles loaded on each mobile truck launcher.[citation needed]

The Iranian defense ministry is due to equip the country's Armed Forces with a new long-range air-defence system by 21 March 2013, a senior Iranian military official announced on Saturday August 25, 2012.[14] On 3 September 2012, Farzad Esmaili said that the development of the system was now 30 percent complete.[15] On 1 January 2013, the same commander announced that the sub-systems of the homemade air-defense system are being tested in laboratory.[16]

Esmaili updated his estimate in February 2014 and said the system would be ready by the end of 2015.[17]

On 21 August 2016 Iran revealed components of Bavar-373. According to Janes international: "Bavar-373 displayed on 21 August is clearly a unique Iranian system that appears to reflect extensive investment in its ability to develop phased array radars".[18] The system shows vertical, rectangular launch canister with details suggesting a hot launch system, unlike cold launch used in system such as S-300.[citation needed]

On 16 August 2019, the Iranian MOD said the Bavar 373 was ready to be delivered to the Iranian armed forces.[19]

In April 2022, reports surfaced which claimed that Iran had transferred a Bavar-373 system to Russia for use in the Russian invasion of Ukraine.[20] Iran Foreign Minister Amir Abdolhainnan refuted allegations of arms transfers to Russia in a call with Ukraine Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba.[21]

Design

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Sayyad-4 missile of the Bavar-373 system parades in front of Iranian officials during Sacred Defence Week

Bavar-373 utilizes Sayyad-4 missiles, which are contained in two rectangular launch canisters. No formal information was given about this missile but it appears from news photos that Sayyad-4 is similar to Sayyad-3 in wings and control surfaces, however it varies lightly in frontal shape.[22]

The canisters containing the Sayyad-4 missiles are carried on the Zoljanah 10×10 truck.[23][24]

Bavar-373 uses a phased array radar for tracking aerodynamic targets and ballistic missiles in medium to long ranges, mounted on the ZAFAR heavy truck.[25][26] Iran claims that it can track up to 200 targets simultaneously.[27][28]

Operators

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 Iran - Islamic Republic of Iran Air Defense Force

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d "VIDEO: Iran unveils Bavar 373 air defense system". 22 August 2019.
  2. ^ "Iran Unveils First Home-Made Turbojet Engine, Bavar 373 Air Defense System". Farsnews.ir. 2016-08-21. Archived from the original on 2016-10-25. Retrieved 2016-10-25.
  3. ^ "Bavar-373 air defense system to become operational by March - Mehr News Agency". en.mehrnews.com.
  4. ^ "Iran unveils new long-range missile system in latest show of military force". Fox News. 22 August 2019.
  5. ^ "Bavar-373 air defence system armed forces' big gift to Iranian nation/ Figures show we've had considerable progress in all fields/ US not successful in any regional plan/ US' greedy belief system unacceptable in today's world/ Int'l waterways must be safe for everyone". President of the Islamic Republic of Iran (Press release). 22 August 2019.
  6. ^ "New upgrades to improve Bavar-373 to S400 level". Mehr News Agency. 2021-08-23. Retrieved 2022-11-11.
  7. ^ "Iranian Air Defense System Can Counter 5th-Generation Fighters: Commander - Politics news". Tasnim News Agency. Retrieved 2022-11-11.
  8. ^ "Iran unveils new air defence system and ballistic missile". MSN. 2025-02-02. Retrieved 2025-02-05.
  9. ^ Cordesman, Anthony H. (23 January 2015). Iran's Rocket and Missile Forces and Strategic Options. Rowman & Littlefield. ISBN 9781442240667 – via Google Books.
  10. ^ "Oneonline.ir - سامانه موشکی S300را خودمان با نام باور 373 می سازیم". Archived from the original on November 8, 2011. Retrieved January 2, 2012.
  11. ^ "اس 300 ايراني بانام باور373". Tebyan.net. September 21, 2011. Retrieved 2012-12-22.
  12. ^ Binnie, Jeremy (8 November 2022). "Iran unveils longer-range SAM". Janes Information Services.
  13. ^ "ساخت سامانه باور 373 توسط متخصصان ایرانی". Sarzaminkhabar.ir. November 22, 2011. Archived from the original on 2012-06-05. Retrieved 2012-12-22.
  14. ^ "Iran to Boost Air-Defense Power with New Long-Range System Soon". Fars News Agency. 25 August 2012. Archived from the original on 29 August 2012. Retrieved 2012-12-22.
  15. ^ "Iran completes 30 percent of missile defense system, says military official." Reuters, 3 September 2012.
  16. ^ "Commander: Iran Testing Subsystems of Home-Made S-300 Air-Defense System". Farsnews. 2013-01-01. Archived from the original on 2013-01-04. Retrieved 2013-01-02.
  17. ^ Aron Donzis (16 February 2014). "Iran says powerful air defense system to be ready in 2015". The Times of Israel. Retrieved 17 February 2014.
  18. ^ "Iran unveils Bavar-373 long-range air-defence system". "Jane's 360". 24 August 2016. Archived from the original on 25 August 2016.
  19. ^ "اس ۳۰۰ ایرانی آماده تحویل به نیروهای مسلح شد". Aug 2019. Archived from the original on 2022-04-17. Retrieved 2019-08-16.
  20. ^ VENCKUNAS, VALIUS (April 12, 2022). "Russia sees return of Iran's S-300s to use in Ukraine – reports". Areotime. Retrieved April 15, 2022.
  21. ^ @DmytroKuleba (April 13, 2022). "Call with FM Hossein Amir Abdollahian. Iran stands against Russia's war on Ukraine, supports a diplomatic solution. Grateful to FM Abdollahian for refuting allegations of arms transfers to Russia with the help of Iranian companies, as well as for the medical team sent to Ukraine" (Tweet). Retrieved 2022-04-19 – via Twitter.
  22. ^ "آشنایی با 3 سامانه پدافندی که ایران به جای اس 300 رونمایی کرد +عکس" [Getting To Know The 3 Defense Systems That Iran Unveilled Instead Of The S300 + Photo]. Mashregh News (in Persian). 17 November 2014. Retrieved 2022-11-26.
  23. ^ "Iran plans fielding Bavar 373 air & missile defense system this year - Defense Update". defense-update.com. 19 April 2015.
  24. ^ Monitor Mideast (22 September 2012). "Iranian Army Introduces Zoljanah Heavy Duty Tactical 10x10 Truck" – via YouTube.
  25. ^ "40 types of Iranian Radars". Mashregh News Agancy.[permanent dead link‍]
  26. ^ "Iran shows off S300 lookalike, turbojet engine". 21 August 2016.
  27. ^ "Iran unveils new home-made radars". 22 October 2016.
  28. ^ "Bavar-373 Surface-to-Air-Missile System, Iran". Army Technology. 2022-05-05. Retrieved 2024-10-06.
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