Zelzal-1 (Persian: زلزال-۱, meaning "Earthquake-1") is an Iranian-made heavy artillery rocket with an estimated range of 160 km.[1] It is believed to be owned by the Iranian Armed Forces and Hezbollah. The rocket received relatively little use but was the basis for the more successful Zelzal-2 artillery rocket.

Zelzal-1
Zelzal-1 rocket being prepared for launch during IRGC Great Prophet II military exercise
TypeArtillery rocket
Place of originIran
Service history
In service1990–present
Used byIran, Syria, Hezbollah
Production history
ManufacturerIran
Specifications
WarheadOne

EngineSolid
Operational
range
160 km
Launch
platform
Transporter erector launcher

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  1. ^ Zelzal-1/2/3 at missilethreat.com
  2. ^ Zelzal-1 Artillery Rocket