Air Defense
Bavar-373
The Bavar-373 is an Iranian long-range mobile surface-to-air missile system developed by the Aerospace Industries Organization and Shiraz Electronics, unveiled in August 2019. Iran claims a range of 200 km, but these figures are unverified.
Iran|Iran Aerospace Industries Organization / Shiraz ElectronicsWhat Is the Bavar-373? Overview, History and Development
Bavar-373 was unveiled by President Rouhani in August 2019 as an indigenous alternative to the Russian S-300 and S-400, after Russia cancelled the S-300 deal in 2010. It uses the Sayyad-4B missile, with active or semi-active radar homing, and the Meraj-4 3D phased-array radar. A battery typically has a command post, radar and several three-missile launchers. Iran claims it can engage several targets at once, up to 6.
Official Iranian claims give a range of 200 km, sometimes up to 300 km, an altitude of about 27 km and a speed of about Mach 6, none independently verified. Iran announced delivery to its Air Defence Force around 2023 and later increased numbers, but exact numbers are unknown. Reports after the June 2025 strikes suggested that Bavar-373 and other Iranian air defences were damaged, though details are not independently verified. Iran is the only operator and no exports are known. Comparison systems include the S-300PMU2 (also in Iranian service), S-400, Patriot and HQ-9.
Bavar-373 Specifications: Range, Altitude, Missiles and Radar
Bavar-373 Variants and Versions Compared
Bavar-373 is the base system unveiled in 2019 with Sayyad missiles.
Bavar-373 (Phase 2) refers to the later improved configuration announced by Iran.
Bavar-373 (Meraj-4 radar) is the system configuration built around the Meraj-4 3D phased-array radar.
Which Countries Use the Bavar-373? Operators and Users
IranBavar-373 FAQ: Price, Range, Operators and Most Asked Questions
What is the range of the Bavar-373?
The Bavar-373 is claimed by Iran to have a range of 200 km, with some claims up to 300 km. These figures are unverified official claims.
Is the Bavar-373 better than the S-400?
There is no independent evidence that the Bavar-373 matches the S-400. Iran presents it as an indigenous S-300 and S-400 alternative, but its claimed 200 km range and Mach 6 speed remain unverified.
Who makes the Bavar-373?
The Bavar-373 is made in Iran by the Aerospace Industries Organization of the Ministry of Defence together with Shiraz Electronics Industries. It was unveiled in August 2019.
Which countries use the Bavar-373?
Iran is the only known operator of the Bavar-373, and no exports are known. Iran announced delivery to its Air Defence Force around 2023.
What missile does the Bavar-373 use?
The Bavar-373 uses the Sayyad-4B missile, and also the Sayyad-3, with active or semi-active radar homing. The system uses the Meraj-4 3D phased-array radar.
Was the Bavar-373 hit in the June 2025 strikes?
Reports after the June 2025 strikes suggested that the Bavar-373 and other Iranian air defences were damaged. Details are not independently verified.