Zelzal-2/Mushak-200[1] (Persian: زلزال-۲, meaning "Earthquake") is an Iranian unguided long-range artillery rocket.[2] The Zelzal-2 is a 610 mm truck-launched rocket that has a payload of 600 kg and a range of about 200 km. Development of the Zelzal series began in 1990 and the Zelzal-2 was first shown in 1998.[3] It is developed from the Zelzal-1 and was developed into the Zelzal-3. It has been exported to Syria, Hezbollah, and the Houthis, and has seen combat use in the Syrian Civil War and Yemeni Civil War.[4][5][6]
| Zelzal-2 | |
|---|---|
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| Type | Artillery rocket |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1998–present |
| Used by |  Iran Syria Hezbollah Houthis |
| Wars | Syrian Civil War Yemeni Civil War (2015–present) Saudi Arabian-led intervention in Yemen |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Iran |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 3,545 kg |
| Length | 8 m |
| Diameter | 610 mm |
| Warhead | one |
| Engine | Solid |
Operational range | 210 km (130 mi) |
Guidance system | None |
Launch platform | Transporter erector launcher |
The rocket is thought to be based on the Soviet 9K52 Luna-M rocket.[5][1]
Variants
editMaysaloun missile
editA Syrian version of the system, called Maysaloun missile, was named after the Battle of Maysalun.[7] Basic technology of the Syrian version is based on the Iranian Zelzal-2 and was first revealed in 2012.[8]
Basic variant of the missile has the power to have a maximum range of 130 or 210 km and 600 kg warhead weight.[7] The missile has CEP of 300 m, and destruction radius of 600 m in the basic variant. It uses solid-propellant engine and therefore does not require more than 15 minutes to launch.[7] This Syrian missile is a downgraded M-600 missile without the high accuracy targeting system used for less important targets. Improved variants of the missile are tactical short-range ballistic missiles and have a range of 400 km and 600 km.[9]
Manufactured in Syria by the Syrian Scientific Studies and Research Center and Syrian Defense Industries.
Operators
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Non-state operators
editSee also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b John Pike (2011-07-24). "Mushak-200 / Zelzal-2". Globalsecurity.org. Retrieved 2013-09-03.
- ^ "MissileThreat :: Zelzal-1/2/3". Archived from the original on 2009-11-26. Retrieved 2009-11-26. Zelzal-1/2/3 at missilethreat.com
- ^ Iran Missile Milestones: 1985-2020 iranwatch.org
- ^ "Weapons: Zelzal-2 Rockets in Lebanon". Strategypage.com. 2006-08-04. Retrieved 2013-09-03.
- ^ a b "Iran | Country Profiles". NTI. Retrieved 2013-09-03.
- ^ "French-language news from Israel, the Middle East & the Jewish World". The Jerusalem Post. Archived from the original on 2013-07-06. Retrieved 2013-09-03.
- ^ a b c d "الترسانة الصاروخية السورية: من مفاجئات أي حرب مقبلة..."
- ^ "Syria Missile Overview". Nuclear Threat Initiative. 7 August 2014. Retrieved 10 June 2021.
- ^ و في مناورات 2012 الصاروخية ظهرت صواريخ "ميسلون" و هناك تقارير تشير ان يصنع منها 3نسخالنسخة الاولى بمدى اكثر من 130 كم النسخةالثانية بمدى اكثر من 210 كمالنسخة الثالثة بمدى اكثر من 400 كم
- ^ a b "Defense & Security Intelligence & Analysis: IHS Jane's | IHS". Articles.janes.com. Archived from the original on 2012-07-07. Retrieved 2013-09-03.
- ^ "Farsnews". Archived from the original on 2018-07-22. Retrieved 2018-07-22.
External links
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