Fajr-2 (artillery rocket)
Rocket artillery
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Fajr-2 rocket launcher is one of the rockets developed from the Fajr family in Iran. Compared to the Fajr-1, this rocket launcher has a greater range and caliber.[2][3] This rocket was the second indigenized by Iranian military engineers.[4]
| Fajr-2 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Rocket artillery |
| Place of origin | Iran |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 275 kg |
| Length | 3.5 m |
| Diameter | 240 mm[1] |
| Caliber | 240 mm |
| Muzzle velocity | 670 m/s |
| Effective firing range | 23 km |
Likely, this rocket launcher was later integrated into the production line of the Fajr-3. The launcher for this rocket is the same as the Fajr-3 rocket launcher.[3] This rocket is one of the lesser-known rockets in Iran's military industry.[5]
