Zelzal-2
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| Zelzal-2 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Artillery rocket |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1993 |
| Used by |
 Iran Syria Hezbollah |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer |
Iran |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 3,545 kg |
| Length | 16 m |
| Diameter | 610 mm |
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| Engine | Solid |
Operational range | 210 km (130 mi) |
Guidance system | None |
Launch platform | Transporter erector launcher |
Zelzal-2 (Persian: زلزال-۲, meaning "Earthquake") is an unguided[1] Iranian 610 mm heavy artillery rocket that can carry a 600 kg (1,323 lb) warhead an estimated 210 km (130 mi). The missile is thought to be based on the Soviet FROG-7 missile,[2] with development that began in 1990.[3]
As of August 2006, it has been reported that Iran had supplied Hezbollah with Zelzal-2 missiles.[4] Similar claims had already been made in 2002,[3] but no proof has been found in subsequent years. It appears[5] that, if there are indeed such missiles stationed in Lebanon, they are controlled by Iranian liaison officers.
Operators
Map with Zelzal-2 operators in blue
See also
- Zelzal-1
- Zelzal-3
- Fateh-110
- Military of Iran
- Iran's missile forces
- Iranian military industry
- Equipment of the Iranian army
References
- ↑ http://www.missilethreat.com/missilesoftheworld/id.177/missile_detail.asp Zelzal-1/2/3 at missilethreat.com
- ↑ John Pike (2011-07-24). "Mushak-200 / Zelzal-2". Globalsecurity.org. Retrieved 2013-09-03.
- 1 2 "Iran | Country Profiles". NTI. Retrieved 2013-09-03.
- ↑ "Weapons: Zelzal-2 Rockets in Lebanon". Strategypage.com. 2006-08-04. Retrieved 2013-09-03.
- ↑ "JPost | French-language news from Israel, the Middle East & the Jewish World". Fr.jpost.com. Retrieved 2013-09-03.
- 1 2 "Defense & Security Intelligence & Analysis: IHS Jane's | IHS". Articles.janes.com. Retrieved 2013-09-03.
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