Zelzal-2

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
TypeArtillery rocket
Service history
In service1998–present
Used by Iran
 Syria
Hezbollah
Houthis
WarsSyrian Civil War
Yemeni Civil War (2015–present)
Saudi Arabian-led intervention in Yemen
Production history
Manufacturer Iran
Specifications
Mass3,545 kg
Length16 m
Diameter610 mm
EngineSolid
Operational
range
210 km (130 mi)
Guidance
system
None
Launch
platform
Transporter erector launcher

The missile is thought to be based on the Soviet 9K52 Luna-M missile.[5][1]

Operators
Map with Zelzal-2 operators in blue

See also

References
  1. John Pike (2011-07-24). "Mushak-200 / Zelzal-2". Globalsecurity.org. Retrieved 2013-09-03.
  2. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2009-11-26. Retrieved 2009-11-26.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) Zelzal-1/2/3 at missilethreat.com
  3. Iran Missile Milestones: 1985-2020 iranwatch.org
  4. "Weapons: Zelzal-2 Rockets in Lebanon". Strategypage.com. 2006-08-04. Retrieved 2013-09-03.
  5. "Iran | Country Profiles". NTI. Retrieved 2013-09-03.
  6. "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.
  7. "Defense & Security Intelligence & Analysis: IHS Jane's | IHS". Articles.janes.com. Archived from the original on 2012-07-07. Retrieved 2013-09-03.
  8. http://en.farsnews.com/newstext.aspx?nn=13950814000595


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