HASEB Fadjr 1
Artillery Systemconfirmed
The HASEB Fadjr 1 is an Iranian-produced 107mm multiple rocket launcher, based on the Chinese Type 63. It is a lightweight, towed artillery system designed for rapid deployment and saturation fire against infantry and light vehicles.
Specifications
| Type | Artillery System |
| Origin | Iran |
| Manufacturer | HASEB (Heavy Arms Industries Group) |
| Introduced | 1995 |
| Status | In service |
| Range | 8.5 km |
| Crew | 5 |
| Weight | 0.6 t |
History
Developed by Iran's Defense Industries Organization during the late stages of the Iran-Iraq War, the system was reverse-engineered from Chinese imports to secure a domestic supply of highly mobile, low-cost artillery. It officially entered service with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and Iranian regular forces in the late 1980s. The weapon has since seen extensive combat deployment across the Middle East, notably utilized by Hezbollah in conflicts with Israel, as well as by various factions in the Syrian and Iraqi civil wars. Today, the Fadjr-1 remains a cornerstone of Iran's asymmetric warfare doctrine, frequently adapted for mounting on light tactical vehicles and speedboats.
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Iran | 700 | confirmed |
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