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Al Abbas

Facility · Iraq

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Iraqi modification of the R-17 with an 800-km range, achieved by reducing warhead weight to 125 kg, and increasing propellant load by 30 percent .

Al Abbas could be fired only from static launchers.

Maximum range: 800 km (490 mi). Boost Propulsion: Storable liquid rocket. Initial Operational Capability: 1990.

Family
IRBM
Country
Iraq

Chronology

9 events

1988 April 25

Launch Site: Tall Afar. LV Family: R-11. Launch Vehicle: Al Abbas.
  • Test flight - . Nation: Iraq. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi).

1988 June 27

Launch Site: Tall Afar. LV Family: R-11. Launch Vehicle: Al Abbas.
  • Test flight - . Nation: Iraq. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi).

1988 June 28

Launch Site: Tall Afar. LV Family: R-11. Launch Vehicle: Al Abbas.
  • Test flight - . Nation: Iraq. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi).

1988 June 29

Launch Site: Tall Afar. LV Family: R-11. Launch Vehicle: Al Abbas.
  • Test flight - . Nation: Iraq. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi).

1989 February 12

Launch Site: Tall Afar. LV Family: R-11. Launch Vehicle: Al Abbas.
  • Test flight - . Nation: Iraq. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi).

1989 February 12

Launch Site: Tall Afar. LV Family: R-11. Launch Vehicle: Al Abbas.
  • Test flight - . Nation: Iraq. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi).

1989 August 21

Launch Site: Tall Afar. LV Family: R-11. Launch Vehicle: Al Abbas.
  • Test flight - . Nation: Iraq. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi).

1990 December 28

Launch Site: Umm Qasr. LV Family: R-11. Launch Vehicle: Al Abbas.
  • Separating RV test - . Nation: Iraq. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi).

1990 December 28

Launch Site: Umm Qasr. LV Family: R-11. Launch Vehicle: Al Abbas.
  • Separating RV test - . Nation: Iraq. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi).