Zelzal-2
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| Zelzal-2 | |
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| Type | SRBM |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1993 |
| Used by |  IranHezbollah |
| 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 mi) |
| Guidance system |
none |
| Launch platform |
vehicle |
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 begun 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[5] but no proof has been found in subsequent years. It appears[6] that, if there are indeed such missiles stationed in Lebanon, they are controlled by Iranian liaison officers[citation needed].
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[edit] See also
- Zelzal-1
- Zelzal-3
- Military of Iran
- Iran's missile forces
- Iranian military industry
- Equipment of the Iranian army
[edit] References
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- ^ Zelzal-1/2/3 at missilethreat.com
- ^ http://www.globalsecurity.org/wmd/world/iran/zelzal-2.htm
- ^ http://www.nti.org/e_research/profiles/Iran/Missile/3367_3397.html
- ^ http://www.strategypage.com/htmw/htweap/articles/20060804.aspx
- ^ http://www.nti.org/e_research/profiles/Iran/Missile/3367_3397.html
- ^ http://fr.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?cid=1154525807791&pagename=JPost/JPArticle/ShowFull
- ^ http://articles.janes.com/articles/Janes-Missiles-And-Rockets-2004/Iran-supplies-improved-rockets-to-Syria-and-Hizbullah.html
- ^ http://articles.janes.com/articles/Janes-Missiles-And-Rockets-2004/Iran-supplies-improved-rockets-to-Syria-and-Hizbullah.html
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