Iran Unveils Bavar-373 Missile System Capable of Taking Down US Stealth Jets

CNN Indonesia

Tuesday, 23 April 2024 20:45 IWST

Jakarta, CNN Indonesia —

Iran unveiled the latest Bavar-373 long-range missile system said to be capable of destroying stealth jets United States of America last weekend.

The weapon is also said to be comparable in capability to the Russian S-300 missile and the US-made Patriot system.

Iran’s military news agency, Special Operations Forces Report (SOFREP), called the re-operational system a major development for Iran’s defense industry.

“Which shows increased self-sufficiency and intentions to achieve advanced, advanced air defense networks,” the SOFREP report said.

SOFREP also reports that the Bavar-373 is capable of tracking and locating targets.

“The Bavar-373 will allow the military to simultaneously identify up to 100 air targets and engage multiple threats with the Sayyad 4B missile arsenal,” they said.

Meanwhile, Iran’s military website called the Bavar-373 an “impressive” range of more than 186 miles and an altitude range of 75 miles, he said. News Week.

SOFREP reports that Iran’s claims have not been independently verified. They also note that real tests are necessary before evaluating abilities.

“Although careful interpretation is required, the launch of the Bavar-373 upgrade reveals an important point: Iran’s defense sector confirms that they are maturing,” they continued.

The Iranian government unveiled the latest version of the Bavar-373 at a military parade on April 17. This missile was used in 2019.

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