Fajr-5 Iranian 333mm Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS)
Fajr-5
333mm Long-Range Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS)
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Basic Information
Name
Fajr-5 Iranian 333mm Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS)
Designation
Fajr-5
Alternate Designation
Fajr-5
Equipment Type
333mm Long-Range Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS)
Manufacturer
Iran
Date of Introduction
1994
Description
HEZBOLLAH Proliferation. The Fajr-5 ("Dawn") is an Iranian 333mm long-range multiple launch rocket system (MLRS). The Fajr-5 was developed during the 1990s and has since been exported to various armed actors in the Middle East. The Fajr is among the deadliest artillery rocket systems in the world. The Fajr-5 launcher fires four 6.48 meter long, 333mm, Fajr-5 artillery rockets, with a range of 75 kilometers (50 mi), weighing 915 kilograms each and carrying 175kg fragmentation warheads with 90kg of high explosive (HE). Most Fajr-5 rockets are unguided; in 2017 Iran introduced a variant, the Fajr-5C, which adds GPS guidance. The Fajr-5 is primarily used by the Iranian Army Ground Force to attack large, fixed, high-value targets, like airfields and military bases. In addition, the system is also used by anti-Israel militant and terrorist groups to target Israeli population centers. Finally, the system has a niche role in use by the IRGC-N as an unguided anti-ship rocket system for the Persian Gulf.
Ground Specifications
Crew
5
Mobility Type
Wheeled (6x4)
Main Weapon
333mm Long-Range Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS)
Engine
Diesel
Active Protection
None
NBC Protection
Yes
Max Speed
60.0 km/h
Range
75.0 km
Variants
Fadjr 5C
Fajr-5C is a new version unveiled in 2017. It uses 300 mm guided rockets similar to those of the Chinese SY-300. These have a range of up to 130 km. These rockets are accurate out to 200 meters using inertial guidance system, and out to 50 meters, using inertial guidance system with satellite navigation update. Due to significantly increased range and accuracy the Fadjr-5C is even more deadlier. It looks like the same launcher vehicle can use a mix of older 333 mm unguided rockets and new 300 mm guided rockets.
System
Alternative Designation
Fajr-5
Type
333 mm Long-Range Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS)
Manufacturer
Iran
In Service
1990s-Present
Family
Fadjr
Crew
5 ea
Chassis
Mercedes-Benz 2631 truck chassis
Control Cab
The forward control cab accommodates 3 crew members, while the rest are seated in the rear cab.
Displacement Time
INA
Emplacement Time
INA
Reload Truck
Reload rockets are carried by escorting military truck, fitted with a crane.
Note
The Fajr is among the deadliest artillery rocket systems in the world.
Dimensions
Length
10.4 m
Width
2.5 m
Height
3.3 m
Weight, Combat
15 tons
Automotive
Engine Name
Mercedes-Benz, model: INA
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Power
INA
Cruising Range
600 km
Speed, Maximum Road
60 km/h
Speed, Average Cross
INA
Speed Maximum Swim
Not Amphibious
Gradient
INA
Side Slope
INA
Vertical Step
0.5 m
Trench
0.5 m
Fording Depth
1 m
Communications
Primary
INA
Rocket System
Note
This artillery rocket system is designed to engage important enemy targets, such as concentrations of troops and armored vehicles, command posts, artillery batteries, radar sites, airfields, as well as other important targets.
Launcher
Name
INA
Type
Tube Launcher
Number of Tubes
4
Full Salvo
12-32 seconds
Reloading Time
INA
Maximum Range of Fire
75 km
Warhead Types
High explosive fragmentation, incendiary, smoke and cluster warheads.
Rocket (Option 1)
Name
INA
Type
Basic Rocket, One-Stage Rocket
Caliber
333 mm
Weight
907 kg
Warhead Weight
175 kg
Warhead Type
Fragmentation high explosive
Firing Range
75 km
Guidance System
Unguided artillery rockets
Fragmentation Radius
500 m
Maximum Range of Fire
75 km
Burn Time
5.3 Seconds
Shelf Life
15 years
Rocket (Option 2)
Name
INA
Type
Two-Stage Rocket
Length
9.4 m
Diameter
561 mm
Fin Type
Fixed
Maximum Range
180 km
Maximum Altitude
85 km
Warhead Type
INA
Warhead Weight
175 kg
Fragmentation Radius
500 m
Burn Time
INA
Shelf Life
15 years
Fire Control
Name
INA
Computerized FCS
Yes
Direct Fire
No
Indirect Fire
Yes
Fire on the Move
No
Balistic Computer
Yes
Main Gun Stabilization
Yes, four hydraulically operated stabilizers are lowered to the ground before firing.
Note
The rockets can be launched from within the crew cab, or up to 1 km remotely from the vehicle.
Protection
Hull Armor
protection from small arms fire and projectile splinters
Turret Armor
protection from small arms fire and projectile splinters
Applique Armor
No
Explosive Reactive Armor
No
Active Protection System
No
Mine Clearing
No
Self-Entrenching Blade
No
NBC Protection
Yes
Smoke Equipment
No
Image Sources
Notes
https://www.rferl.org/a/israel-gaza-hamas-stronger-/24773628.html; https://en.topwar.ru/119911-raketnyy-potencial-islamskoy-respubliki-iran-chast-2.html; https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Fajr5.jpg; https://www.presstv.ir/Detail/2023/05/07/702938/Islamic-Revolution-Guards-Corps-Ground-Force-Fajr-5-rocket-thermobaric-warhead;
Details
Country of Origin
Iran
Category
Rocket Artillery Systems
Land > Artillery > Rocket Artillery Systems
Filter Label
F
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
10.4 m
Width
2.5 m
Height
3.3 m
Weight
15000 kg
Operators (4)
Iran
Libya
Syria
Non-State Actors
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