Qassam Technical Information
Due to the varying nature of available unclassified data, the numbers listed below represent the closest approximation of the listed rockets maximum capabilities. Additionally, please note that spelling can differ greatly in Arabic words. The names used for these rockets are the most common. Alternative spellings are also listed.
Qassam Rocket (Hamas)
| |
Qassam I |
Qassam II |
Qassam III |
Qassam IV |
| Weight |
77lbs |
88lbs |
110 lbs |
110lbs |
| Diameter |
4.5in |
4.5in |
4.5in |
4.5 in |
| Length |
6 feet |
6 feet |
8 feet |
8.5 feet |
| Maximum Range |
1.86 miles |
4.35 miles |
6.21 miles |
9 miles |
| Weight of Warhead |
17.6 lbs |
8.8 lbs |
17.6 lbs |
22lbs |
(Also known as Qasam, Kassam and Kasam)
Quds Rocket (PIJ)
| Class |
Weight |
Length |
Diameter |
Range |
Warhead Weight |
| A Quds 2 |
51.7 lbs |
5 feet |
3.5 inches |
3.72 miles |
17.6 lbs |
| B Quds 2 |
73.7 lbs |
3.6 feet |
4.5 inches |
4.35 miles |
17.6 lbs |
| A Quds 3 |
77.0 lbs |
4.25 feed |
4.0 inches |
5.28 miles |
15.4 lbs |
| B Quds 3 |
92.4 lbs |
6.5 feet |
5.0 inches |
5.6 miles |
17.6 lbs |
(Also known as Qods, Kuds, and Kods)
Nasser Rocket (Fatah)
| |
Long Nasser 3 |
Short Nasser 3 |
Nasser 4 |
| Weight |
66 lbs |
55 lbs |
88 lbs |
| Length |
5.25 feet |
4 feet |
6 feet |
| Diameter |
3.5 in |
3.5 in |
4.5 in |
| Range |
5.6 miles |
3.75 miles |
5.6 miles |
| Warhead Weight |
22 lbs |
22 lbs |
22 lbs |
(Also known as Nasir and Nassir rockets)
Technical Range of all Types of Rockets:
| Organization |
Rocket Models and Max. Ranges |
| Hamas |
Qassam I - 1.86 miles
Qassam II 4.35 miles
Qassam III 6.21 miles
Qassam IV 9 miles |
| PIJ |
Class A Quds 2 - 3.72 miles
Class B Quds 2 - 4.35 miles
Class A Quds 3 - 5.28 miles
Class B Quds 3 - 5.6 miles |
| PRC |
Short Nasser 3 - 3.77 miles
Long Nasser 3 - 5.6 miles
Nasser 4 - 5.6 miles |
| Fatah |
Al-Aqsa - 4.34 miles
Al-Yasser - 9.32 miles |
| PFLP |
Sumud - 4.3 miles |
| All Groups |
Grad Rockets- 12 miles. Fired infrequently due to lack of availability. |
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