Zelzal-3
Zelzal-3 | |
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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 |
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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.
Operators
See also
- Zelzal-1
- Zelzal-2
- Fateh-110
- Military of Iran
- Iran's missile forces
- Iranian military industry
- Current Equipment of the Iranian Army
References
- 1 2 "Modlex product: MXF05-000360 Zelzal 3 Surface to Surface Rocket". Modlex.ir. Retrieved 2013-09-03.
- 1 2 "Modlex product: MXF05-000370 Zelzal 3-B Surface to Surface Rocket". Modlex.ir. Retrieved 2013-09-03.
- ↑ "Defense & Security Intelligence & Analysis: IHS Jane's | IHS". Articles.janes.com. Retrieved 2013-09-03.
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