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In reply to the discussion: Interesting Analysis of the Rockets Used in Syria [View all]MineralMan
(146,329 posts)1. Additional Information
The author in the OP referred to the Iranian Falaq-2 rocket system. Here's the Wikipedia entry. It has a 10 KM range, and is similar in design.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Falaq-2
Here is an image of a Falaq-2 launch system from Iran:
The 333mm-diameter looks right though. Setting about finding additional Iranian-made 333mm rockets, the Falaq-2 looked about the right size.
Iranian-made Falaq-2
Hence, the system fielded in Syria could be an Iranian-made version or a Syrian copy modified for purpose.
The Falaq-2 is an unguided surface-to-surface rocket. It weighs 255 Kgs, including a 120-Kg-warhead. Its maximum range is reported to be about 10 Kms.
Iranian-made Falaq-2
Hence, the system fielded in Syria could be an Iranian-made version or a Syrian copy modified for purpose.
The Falaq-2 is an unguided surface-to-surface rocket. It weighs 255 Kgs, including a 120-Kg-warhead. Its maximum range is reported to be about 10 Kms.
http://www.theindependist.com/2012/11/05/more-evidence-of-iran-supplied-weapon-systems/
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There's a serious question about the range and accuracy of the rockets. The launcher is just a tube,
leveymg
Sep 2013
#39
Just noodling around the internet, it seems as though these systems can be copied
riderinthestorm
Sep 2013
#14
Or the Saudis have their own version too. We simply don't know enough yet nt
riderinthestorm
Sep 2013
#17
In your travels, if you come across something about their range, please let us know.
leveymg
Sep 2013
#24
Please see my comment and photo, above. The things in Syria aren't Falaq-2 rockets.
leveymg
Sep 2013
#27
So exactly what are they testing? Nothing? Do we really have NOTHING in our hands?!?!?
dkf
Sep 2013
#45
You'd think we'd at least have remnants that we could conclusively assert came from Assad's stocks.
dkf
Sep 2013
#47
Very interesting. Hopefully this will help put to be the "it was the rebels" nonsense.
Barack_America
Sep 2013
#32