Iranian Falaq-1 and Falaq-2 Rockets in Syria

 Abstract

 Both Falaq-1 and Falaq-2 type systems have been observed in Syria in several configurations, and in the hands of armed groups on both sides of the conflict. Whilst some of these systems are almost certainly original Iranian manufacture, sources in Syria have suggested that copies of the Falaq-1 and Falaq-2 systems have been domestically produced. Non-standard rockets have been documented in use with some of these systems, however the FL1-A and FL2-A rockets were thought to be produced solely in Iran. Several of these non-standard rockets appear to share design characteristics with improvised rocket-assisted mortar (IRAM) munitions used in Iraq. Similar munitions are produced by Hezbollah, and are known as Bourkan or ‘Volcano’ rockets.

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