Kowsar [SEP] service entry
Kowsar
Kowsar ( "thunderbolt", also "Kosar") is a medium-range, land-based anti-ship missile made by Iran. It can defeat electronic jamming systems and "cannot be thrown off course", according to Iranian officials.
The Kowsar designation apparently (Missile Defense Advocacy Alliance 2006) is used to refer to two different missiles: Iranian-produced versions of the PRC C-701 and the TL-10A.
Combat history.
Some news reports indicate that this was the missile used on July
TV3, Jame Jam and SAHAR TV.
Ownership.
The club is owned by the Tractor Manufacturing Company since its establishment in 1970. Since 2011, it has been owned by Kowsar Foundation (51%), with 30% of the club belonging to the East-Azerbaijan Province. In addition, the "Iranian Mehr Institute" is an affiliate of Kowsar Foundation and other stakeholders and custodians of the club. Kowsar Foundation is part of Sepah Pasdaran - with the club enabling its players to complete their military service.