Zelzal-3

Zelzal-3

Zelzal-3 triple launcher during a 2012 Tehran military exhibition
Type Artillery rocket
Service history
In service 1993–present
Used by  Iran
 Syria
Hezbollah ( Lebanon)
Production history
Manufacturer  Iran
Specifications
Weight 3.6–3.87 tonnes depending on model.
Length 9–9.6 m depending on model
Diameter 610 mm
Warhead One
Engine Solid
Operational
range
 200–250 km depending on model[1][2]
Launch
platform
 Transporter erector launcher

Zelzal-3 (Persian: زلزال-۳‎‎, meaning "earthquake") is an Iranian-made solid propellant missile, with a range of 200 km.[1] The variant Zelzal-3B has smaller warhead and a range of 250 km.[2] The shape and dimensions of the missiles is nearly identical with older Zelzal models except that the nosecone is cone shaped rather than the dome shaped Zelzal-2 and Zelzal-1.

Firing Zelzal 3 in the Great Prophet VI military exercise by IRGC

Operators

Map with Zelzal-3 operators in blue

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "Modlex product: MXF05-000360 Zelzal 3 Surface to Surface Rocket". Modlex.ir. Retrieved 2013-09-03.
  2. 1 2 "Modlex product: MXF05-000370 Zelzal 3-B Surface to Surface Rocket". Modlex.ir. Retrieved 2013-09-03.
  3. ↑ "Defense & Security Intelligence & Analysis: IHS Jane's | IHS". Articles.janes.com. Retrieved 2013-09-03.
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