Haj Qasem

The Haj Qasem is a missile that was released on the 20th of August 2020. It is named after Qasem Soleimani, the former Quds Force commander before being killed by the US.

The missile has a range of 1400 km and weighs 500 kg. It is called the next generation of the Fateh 110 and can bypass advanced missile defense systems.Iran-made ballistic missile () and cruise (1000km) was unveiled yjc.ir, Retrieved 20 August 2020First photos from ballistic missile (Haj qasem misisle) mashreghnews.ir, Retrieved 20 August 2020Specifications of two missiles, namely: Haj Qasem and Abu-Mahdi farsnews.ir, Retrieved 20 August 2020

The release of the Abu Mahdi and Haj Qasem missiles came 1 day after the US planned to issue UN sanctions against the country.

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Category:Missiles
Category:Rockets