Quote:
|
And Iran is not the only potential adversary that is equiped with this SAM.
|
TOM-M1 is a very good mobile SAM system,but in an eventual attack on Iran,it wouldn't have much importance,because it is a SHORAD.It has about 12 km range and most important,you can fly above it's maximum height using precision GPS/INS guidance missiles.The Tor is very useful against low flying targets and ballistic missiles.But flying low is imperative only when the enemy has a worthy airforce.In case of a US attack,eliminating Iranian airforce isn't a problem,so the Tor would be mostly limited in antiballistic work.
The S-300 PMU1 is the main problem an attack on Iran would face.That can threaten any aircraft at any height and in 150km range.But i think Iran has only 2 batteries.