Al-Samoud 2
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Al-Samoud (الصمود, alternately Al-Samed, which means steadfastness in Arabic)[2] was a liquid-propellant rocket tactical ballistic missile developed by Iraq in the years between the Gulf War and the 2003 Invasion of Iraq. The Iraqi army also developed a solid-fuel rocket version known as Ababil-100.
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Al Samoud | |
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Type | Single-stage ballistic missile |
Service history | |
In service | 2003 |
Used by | Iraqi Army |
Production history | |
Manufacturer | Iraq |
Produced | 2001-2003 |
Specifications | |
Length | 7,14m |
Diameter | 760mm |
Warhead | 280kg |
Propellant | Liquid propellant (Al-Samoud)RFNA/UDMH[1] Solid propellant (Ababil-100) |
Operational range | 180km |
Guidance system | Inertial |
Accuracy | 2.0 km CEP[1] |
Launch platform | Mobile launcher |
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