The Tondar-69 is a short-range ballistic missile (SRBM) originating in China and operated by the armed forces of Iran. It was originally deployed by the Iranian army in 1992.[2] The design is based on the Chinese CSS-8, which itself was designed from the Soviet S-75 surface-to-air missile (SAM).
It is launched from static transporter erector launchers towed into position.[3] Up to two hundred CSS-8 missiles were acquired from 1989-1992 and modified to Tondar-69 specifications.[4]
References
- ^ Lennox, Duncan. "Tondar 69 (CSS-8)." Jane’s Strategic Weapon Systems (Offensive Weapons). July 28, 2011.
- ^ "Tondar 69". CSIS Missile Threat.
- ^ Galen Wright. "The Arkenstone - ارکنستون". Archived from the original on 15 February 2012. Retrieved 11 November 2014.
- ^ "Tondar-69 (CSS-8)". Military Edge: The Most Comprehensive Tool on the Web for QME. Retrieved 11 November 2014.
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