Qaher-1
Qaher-1 | |
---|---|
Type | Tactical (SRBM) |
Service history | |
In service | 2015–present |
Used by | Yemen |
Wars | Yemeni Civil War (2015–present) Saudi Arabian-led intervention in Yemen |
Specifications | |
Mass | 2,000 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 two-stage surface to surface missile, with one stage using liquid fuel and the other solid fuel.[2] It was unveiled in December 2015.[1] The Houthis have also developed another variant known as Qaher-M2.[3]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c Yemeni rebels enhance ballistic missile campaign (PDF). Jane's Defence (Report). IHS. 7 July 2017. p. 4. Retrieved 19 December 2017.[dead link]
- ^ "Yemen's New Qaher-I Missile Hits Saudi Air Bases in Asir Province". Archived from the original on 2018-08-06. Retrieved 2016-02-18.
- ^ Knights, Michael. "Countering Iran's Missile Proliferation in Yemen". THE WASHINGTON INSTITUTE Improving the Quality of U.S Middle East Policy. Archived from the original on 2020-04-15.