Zelzal-2
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Zelzal-2 is an unguided Iran
ian 610 mm heavy artillery rocket that can carry a 600 kg (1,323 lb
) warhead an estimated 210 km (130.5 mi). The missile is thought to be based on the Soviet FROG-7
missile, with development begun in 1990.
As of August 2006, it has been reported that Iran had supplied Hezbollah with Zelzal-2 missiles. Similar claims had already been made in 2002 but no proof has been found in subsequent years. It appears that, if there are indeed such missiles stationed in Lebanon, they are controlled by Iranian liaison officer
s.
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...
ian 610 mm heavy artillery rocket that can carry a 600 kg (1,323 lb
Pound (mass)
The pound or pound-mass is a unit of mass used in the Imperial, United States customary and other systems of measurement...
) warhead an estimated 210 km (130.5 mi). The missile is thought to be based on the Soviet FROG-7
FROG-7
The 9K52 Luna-M is a Soviet short-range ballistic missile complex. The 9M21 missiles are unguided and spin-stabilized. "9K52" is its GRAU designation. Its NATO reporting name is FROG-7....
missile, with development begun in 1990.
As of August 2006, it has been reported that Iran had supplied Hezbollah with Zelzal-2 missiles. Similar claims had already been made in 2002 but no proof has been found in subsequent years. It appears that, if there are indeed such missiles stationed in Lebanon, they are controlled by Iranian liaison officer
Liaison officer
A liaison officer or LNO is a person that liaises between two organizations to communicate and coordinate their activities. Generally, they are used to achieve the best utilization of resources or employment of services of one organization by another. In the military, liaison officers may...
s.
See also
- Zelzal-1Zelzal-1Zelzal-1 is an Iranian-made heavy artillery rocket with an estimated range of 150 km.-See also:*Zelzal-2*Zelzal-3*Military of Iran*Iran's missile forces*Iranian military industry*Current Equipment of the Iranian Army...
- Zelzal-3Zelzal-3Zelzal-3 is an Iranian-made solid propellant missile, with an estimated range of 400 km.-See also:*Zelzal-1*Zelzal-2*Military of Iran*Iran's missile forces*Iranian military industry*Current Equipment of the Iranian Army...
- Military of IranMilitary of IranThe Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran include the IRIA and the IRGC and the Police Force .These forces total about 545,000 active personnel . All branches of armed forces fall under the command of General Headquarters of Armed Forces...
- Iran's missile forces
- Iranian military industryIranian military industryIran's military industry has taken great strides in the past 25 years, and now manufactures many types of arms and equipments. According to Iranian officials, the country sold $100 million worth of military equipment in 2003. and as of 2006 had exported weapons to 57 countries...
- Equipment of the Iranian armyEquipment of the Iranian armyFrom 1925 to the Iranian Revolution in 1979, Iran was equipped with the very latest Western hardware. Cases exist where Iran was supplied with equipment even before it was made standard in the countries that developed it...