Zelzal-2
Artillery rocket
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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]
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| 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
Maysaloun missile
A 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.
