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Al Kahir missile

Missile · Egypt

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Egyptian intermediate range ballistic missile.

Maximum range: 602 km (374 mi). Boost Propulsion: Storable liquid rocket. Initial Operational Capability: 1962.

Related

Family
IRBM
Country
Egypt
Launch Sites
Al Kahir
Bibliography
2

Chronology

6 events

1962 July 21

Launch Site: Al Kahir. Launch Vehicle: Al Kahir missile.
  • Test mission - . Nation: Egypt. Agency: EGAO. Apogee: 50 km (31 mi).

1962 July 21

Launch Site: Al Kahir. Launch Vehicle: Al Kahir missile.
  • Test mission - . Nation: Egypt. Agency: EGAO. Apogee: 50 km (31 mi).

1963 May 1

Launch Site: Al Kahir. Launch Vehicle: Al Kahir missile.
  • Meteorological test - . Nation: Egypt. Agency: EGAO. Apogee: 80 km (49 mi).

1971 September 23

Launch Site: Jabal Hamzah. Launch Vehicle: Al Kahir missile.
  • Nation: Egypt. Agency: EGAO. Apogee: 3.00 km (1.80 mi).

1973 October 6

Launch Site: Jabal Hamzah. Launch Vehicle: Al Kahir missile.
  • Al Tin - . Nation: Egypt. Agency: EGAO. Apogee: 3.00 km (1.80 mi).

1973 October 6

Launch Site: Jabal Hamzah. Launch Vehicle: Al Kahir missile.
  • Al Tin - . Nation: Egypt. Agency: EGAO. Apogee: 3.00 km (1.80 mi).