Al-Yassin 105
Al-Yassin 105 | |
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Type | Anti-tank rocket-propelled grenade |
Place of origin | Palestine |
Service history | |
In service | October 29, 2023 |
Used by | Qassam Brigades Saraya al-Quds |
Wars | 2023 Israel–Hamas war |
Production history | |
Designer | Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades |
Designed | Believed to be in 2023 |
Manufacturer | Qassam Brigades |
Produced | 2023–present |
Specifications | |
Mass | 4.5 kg |
Length | 95 cm (37") |
Crew | 1 or 2 |
Caliber | 64/105 mm, rocket motor; Anti-armor head, 105 mm explosive shell |
Muzzle velocity | 300 m/s |
Effective firing range | 500 m |
Sights | Iron or telescopic sights. |
The Al-Yassin 105 (Arabic: الياسين 105) is an anti-armor missile developed by Hamas. It is the first anti-armor missile developed by Hamas and was first deployed in 2023.[1] It was named after the spiritual leader of Hamas, Ahmed Yassin.
The shell is primarily used by the Izz al-Din al-Qassam Brigades, and was used for the first time in the Israel–Hamas war.[2]
History
Unveiled on October 29, 2023, the Yassin 105 was reportedly developed by Hamas engineers from the Research and Industry Unit.[3] It was first used against Israeli armor and Merkava tanks during the Israeli invasion of the Gaza Strip.[4] In June, 2024, it was used to target an Israeli armored vehicle. The vehicle was destroyed and 8 Israeli soldiers were killed.[5]
References
- ^ "Al-Yassin 105: A heavily modified anti-tank round based on RPG-2 and RPG-7 design". special-ops. 8 November 2023. Retrieved 8 November 2023.
- ^ "Origins of the Yasin 105, the missile destroying Israeli tanks". jordannews. 5 November 2023. Retrieved 5 November 2023.
- ^ "Qassam Brigades Unveil Al-Yassin Anti-armor Missile – VIDEO". palestinechronicle. 5 November 2023. Retrieved 5 November 2023.
- ^ "In Video, Hamas Al-Qassam Brigades Unveils New Anti-Armor, Tandem-Charge 'Al-Yasin' Projectile, Posts Footage Of Attack On Merkava Tank During Hamas October 7 Attack". memri. 14 October 2023. Retrieved 14 October 2023.
- ^ Israel to pause fighting along Ng southern route in Gaza