Qaher-1
| Qaher-1 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Tactical (SRBM) |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2015–present |
| Used by |
 |
| Wars |
Yemeni Civil War (2015-present) Saudi-led intervention in Yemen (2015-present) |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 2000 kg |
| Height | 11 m |
| Warhead | One |
| Blast yield | 195 kg fragmentation warhead[1] |
|
| |
Operational range | 250 km |
The Qaher-1 (Arabic: قاهر-1, meaning "Subduer-1") is originally a Soviet SA-2 missile that was developed locally by the Houthis to be a surface to surface missile that works on 2 stages, liquid fuel and solid fuel.[2][3][4] It was unveiled in December 2015.[1]
References
- 1 2 Yemeni rebels enhance ballistic missile campaign (PDF). Jane's Defence (Report). IHS. 7 July 2017. p. 4. Retrieved 19 December 2017.
- ↑ "ماذا تعرف عن الصاروخ "القاهر -1"؟ - RT Arabic".
- ↑ "Yemen's New Qaher-I Missile Hits Saudi Air Bases in Asir Province".
- ↑ "Qaher 1 - A Yemeni Ballistic missile".
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