Qaher-1
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 two stages, liquid fuel and solid fuel.[2] It was unveiled in December 2015.[1] The Houthis have also developed another variant known as Qaher-M2.[3]
| 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 |
See also
References
- Yemeni rebels enhance ballistic missile campaign (PDF). Jane's Defence (Report). IHS. 7 July 2017. p. 4. Retrieved 19 December 2017.
- "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.
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