Qaher-1

Qaher-1
TypeTactical (SRBM)
Service history
In service2015–present
Used by Yemen
WarsYemeni Civil War (2015–present)
Saudi Arabian-led intervention in Yemen
Specifications
Mass2,000 kg
Height11 m
WarheadOne
Blast yield195 kg fragmentation warhead
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. It was unveiled in December 2015. The Houthis have also developed another variant known as Qaher-M2.

See also

References

  1. 1 2 Yemeni rebels enhance ballistic missile campaign (PDF). Jane's Defence (Report). IHS. 7 July 2017. p. 4. Archived from the original (PDF) on 8 December 2017. Retrieved 19 December 2017.
  2. ↑ "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.
  3. ↑ 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.