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Al Aabed

Missile · Iraq

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Iraqi intermediate range ballistic missile. Basis for the Tamouz space launch vehicle. Cancelled 1991.

Maximum range: 1,900 km (1,100 mi). Boost Propulsion: Storable liquid rocket. Initial Operational Capability: 1995.

Family
IRBM
Country
Iraq

Chronology

1 event

1989 December 5

Launch Site: Al Anbar. Launch Vehicle: Al Aabed.
  • Test mission - . Nation: Iraq. Apogee: 50 km (31 mi).