Zelzal-2
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| Zelzal-2 | |
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| Type | SRBM |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1993 |
| Used by | Iran Hezbollah |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Iran |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 3,545 kg |
| Length | 16 m |
| Diameter | 0.61 m |
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| Engine | Solid |
| Operational range |
210 km (130 miles) |
| Guidance system |
none |
| Launch platform |
vehicle |
Zelzal-2 (Persian: زلزال-۲, from Arabic, meaning "Earthquake") is an unguided 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, [1] with development begun in 1990. [2]
As of August 2006, it has been reported that Iran had supplied Hezbollah with Zelzal-2 missiles[3]. Similar claims had already been made in 2002[4] but no proof turned up in subsequent years. It appears[5] as if - if there are indeed such missiles stationed in Lebanon - they are controlled by Iranian liaison officers.
[edit] Operators
[edit] See also
- Zelzal-1
- Zelzal-3
- Military of Iran
- Iran's missile forces
- Iranian military industry
- Equipment of the Iranian army
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