Fatah (multiple rocket launcher)
Fatah | |
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Type | Guided Multiple rocket launcher |
Place of origin | Pakistan |
Service history | |
In service | 2021–present |
Wars | Operation Marg Bar Sarmachar 2025 India–Pakistan conflict |
Production history | |
Designer | NESCOM |
Designed | 2020s |
Manufacturer | NESCOM |
Produced | 2021–present |
Variants | Fatah-I Fatah-II |
Specifications | |
Crew | 4 |
Caliber | 300 mm (Fatah-I) |
Barrels | 8 (Fatah-I), 2 (Fatah-II) |
Maximum firing range | 140 km (Fatah-I) 400 km (Fatah-II) |
Main armament | Fatah-I rockets Fatah-II rockets |
Engine | Deutz turbocharged diesel 517 hp (386 kW) |
Suspension | 8×8 wheeled |
Operational range | 800 km |
Maximum speed | 80 km/h (50 mph) |
The Fatah (Urdu: فتح, "Victory"), is a family of guided multiple rocket launchers developed by Pakistan.[1] It consists of rockets of different calibers and ranges.[2]
History
Fatah-I was test fired on January 7, 2021, with the Pakistani government claiming a range of up to 140 kilometers (87 miles).[1] Fatah-II was test fired on December 27, 2023 with claims of a range of 400 kilometers.[3][better source needed]
Variants
Fatah-I
Fatah-I was the first missile in the Fatah rocket series. The missile is equipped with advanced navigation and guidance systems, allowing it to engage a variety of targets with high accuracy.[1]
The Fatah-I can be launched from a variety of platforms, providing flexibility in its deployment. It was primarily developed as a short to medium-range precision strike system.[1]
Fatah-II
The Fatah-II is a longer-range and more advanced version of the Fatah-I. [3][better source needed]
The Fatah-II is mounted on a Chinese Taian TAS5450 eight-wheel drive chassis, providing enhanced mobility and operational flexibility. It integrates satellite and inertial navigation systems, which enables a circular error probable radius (CEP) of less than 10 meters.[3][better source needed]
Operators
See also
References
- ^ a b c d Khan, Uswa (2021-01-12). "Fatah-1: A New Security and Technological Development About Pakistan's Indigenous GMLRS". Modern Diplomacy. Retrieved 2025-05-10.
- ^ "Pakistan fires Fatah-II: What are ballistic missiles? Does India have them?". Firstpost. 2025-05-10. Retrieved 2025-05-10.
- ^ a b c "Understanding Pakistan's Rationale for the Fatah-II Rocket". thediplomat.com. Retrieved 2025-05-10.