Fajr-5
Encyclopedia
The Fajr-5 is an artillery rocket developed by Iran
in the 1990s. The system is part of the Fajr family of rockets.
6 x 6 forward control chassis and the platform is now integrated into a complete weapon system rather than an individual launcher. To provide a more stable firing platform four hydraulically operated stabilizers are lowered to the ground before firing.
The new chassis has improved cross-country mobility and the forward control fully enclosed cab provides space for the driver and two passengers. Another fully enclosed cabin to the immediate rear of the cab houses the remainder of the crew. The new Mercedes-Benz chassis is similar to that manufactured in China, which is used as the basis for the Norinco
(China North Industries Corporation) 122 mm (40-round) Type 90 ARS.
While the primary role of this artillery rocket system is the engagement of land targets, AIO says that a radar can be added to give the system the capability to track and engage naval targets. The Fajr-5 missile, which is launched from a mobile platform, reportedly has a range of 75 kilometers (50 mi).
exported WS-1
MLRS to Iran in the late 1980s/early 1990s. They were then subsequently created and produced by Aerospace Industries Organization.
In May 2006, Iran's Aerospace Industries Organization
(AIO) has developed an upgraded version of the well-established Fajr-5 333 mm (4-round) unguided surface-to-surface artillery rocket system (ARS).
in 2006.
Iran
Iran , officially the Islamic Republic of Iran , is a country in Southern and Western Asia. The name "Iran" has been in use natively since the Sassanian era and came into use internationally in 1935, before which the country was known to the Western world as Persia...
in the 1990s. The system is part of the Fajr family of rockets.
Overview
The latest production of the Fajr-5 is installed on a new Mercedes-BenzMercedes-Benz
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6 x 6 forward control chassis and the platform is now integrated into a complete weapon system rather than an individual launcher. To provide a more stable firing platform four hydraulically operated stabilizers are lowered to the ground before firing.
The new chassis has improved cross-country mobility and the forward control fully enclosed cab provides space for the driver and two passengers. Another fully enclosed cabin to the immediate rear of the cab houses the remainder of the crew. The new Mercedes-Benz chassis is similar to that manufactured in China, which is used as the basis for the Norinco
Norinco
The China North Industries Corporation , official English name Norinco, manufactures vehicles , machinery, optical-electronic products, oil field equipment, chemicals, light industrial products, explosives and blast materials, civil and military firearms and ammunition, etc...
(China North Industries Corporation) 122 mm (40-round) Type 90 ARS.
While the primary role of this artillery rocket system is the engagement of land targets, AIO says that a radar can be added to give the system the capability to track and engage naval targets. The Fajr-5 missile, which is launched from a mobile platform, reportedly has a range of 75 kilometers (50 mi).
History
The first Fajr-5 were created when ChinaChina
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
exported WS-1
WS-1
The WS-1 is a 302 mm self-propelled multiple rocket launcher used by the People's Liberation Army of China. It is part of the Weishi Rockets family of weapons systems...
MLRS to Iran in the late 1980s/early 1990s. They were then subsequently created and produced by Aerospace Industries Organization.
In May 2006, Iran's Aerospace Industries Organization
Iran Aviation Industries Organization
The Iran Aviation Industries Organization was established in 1966 for the purpose of planning, controlling, and managing the military aviation industry of Iran....
(AIO) has developed an upgraded version of the well-established Fajr-5 333 mm (4-round) unguided surface-to-surface artillery rocket system (ARS).
Combat Record
It is reported that Iran has supplied a number of these rockets to Hezbollah forces in LebanonLebanon
Lebanon , officially the Republic of LebanonRepublic of Lebanon is the most common term used by Lebanese government agencies. The term Lebanese Republic, a literal translation of the official Arabic and French names that is not used in today's world. Arabic is the most common language spoken among...
in 2006.
- During the 2006 Lebanon War Hezbollah militants fired rockets deeper into Israel than in past conflicts. Hezbollah has called these rockets the Khaibar-1Khaibar-1The Khaibar-1 is an Iranian-made Fajr-5 Artillery rocket renamed and used by the militant group Hezbollah to attack cities and towns in northern Israel...
. Israeli police bomb experts believe the rockets are an enhanced version of the Iranian-made Fajr-5 rockets. The attack attained the longest range of its kind from the Lebanese border to date.