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Khaibar-1

Unguided artillery rocket made in Syria

Field	Value
name	Khaibar-1
image	Flickr - Israel Defense Forces - IDF Intercepts Iranian Shipment of Rockets to Terrorist Organizations in Gaza 001.jpg
origin	Syria
type	Rocket artillery
is_ranged	yes
is_explosive	yes
is_artillery	yes
used_by
Flag of al-Qassam Brigades.svg Hamas
InfoboxHez.PNG Hezbollah
designer	Syrian Scientific Studies and Research Center (CERS)
wars	2006 Lebanon War
Syrian Civil War
Gaza war
Israel–Hezbollah conflict (2023–present)
variants	R-160 (Hamas variant)
weight	750 kg (launch weight)
length	6.3 m (rocket)
width	0.302 m (body diameter)
caliber	302 mm
range	100 km, 2014 M-302 150km
carriage	Unique Syrian-designed launcher
filling	Possibly cluster munition or fragmentation warhead

Flag of al-Qassam Brigades.svg Hamas InfoboxHez.PNG Hezbollah Syrian Civil War Gaza war Israel–Hezbollah conflict (2023–present)

The Khaibar-1 (), also known as the Khyber-1, M-302, B-302 and the R160 is a Syrian-made 302 mm unguided artillery rocket. It is best known for being used by Hezbollah against targets in northern Israel during the 2006 Lebanon War, and has also been used in the Syrian Civil War. It is a derivative of the Chinese WS-1 rocket.

The Khaibar-1 is significant because the rocket has a 100 km range, longer than the BM-21 Grad rockets that make up most of the Hezbollah rocket force. It uses a unique Syrian-designed launcher and possibly a cluster munition or fragmentation warhead. The rocket is easily recognizable by its fixed tail fins. In its M-302 incarnation, it is capable of 150km range.

The rocket is often misidentified as Iranian or as a variant of Iranian Fajr-3 or Fajr-5 rockets.

Hamas claims to be able to manufacture its own version of the M-302, named the R-160, named after one of its former leaders Abdel Aziz Al Rantisi.

Characteristics

The Khaibar-1 is a rocket with a range capability of 100 kilometers when carrying a payload weighing 150 kilograms. This projectile is generally armed with large warheads designed for anti-personnel effects. It measures 6.3 meters in length, has a body diameter of 0.302 meters, and a launch weight of approximately 750 kilograms. The launch apparatus consists of a two-tiered structure, with each layer comprising three firing tubes. The Khaibar-1, while being unguided, boasts greater accuracy compared to the majority of locally produced rockets utilized by Hezbollah and Hamas. It also benefits from enhanced storage options due to its increased durability. Unlike the Fajr-5, the Khaibar-1 does not employ a spin mechanism during flight, which may affect its precision adversely.

Origin of the name

Khaibar, also spelled Khaybar, is an oasis approximately 95 miles north of Medina, which was once the largest Jewish settlement in Arabia. The name was chosen as a reminder of the Battle of Khaybar, a battle that took place in 629 between Muhammad and his followers against the Jewish people who inhabited the settlement. The name of the rocket was first revealed on July 28, 2006 by Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in a speech on Al-Manar television station.

Usage

The rocket's first use was being fired at the town of Afula during the 2006 Lebanon War. In early August 2006, Khaibar-1 rockets were reported to hit Beit Shean, about 70 km south of the Lebanese border, Hadera, and Haifa, Israel's third-largest city.

Iran has attempted to ship the Khaibar-1 rocket to Gaza as well. 28 rockets to the according distination 5ddbe83j8twhw9gw

Operators

Current

Syria

Non-state operators

Flag of al-Qassam Brigades.svg Hamas
InfoboxHez.PNG Hezbollah

References

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(2006-10-29). "Hezbollah's Rocket Blitz - by David Eshel". Defense Update.
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(1995-06-20). "Police: Missile fired at Hadera - Israel News, Ynetnews". Ynetnews.com.
(2012-01-19). "'Hezbollah has long-range surface-to-air missiles'". Jpost.com.
(28 October 2013). "302mm Khaibar (M-302)". Foundation for Defense of Democracies.
William M. Arkin, Divining Victory: Airpower in the 2006 Israel-Hezbollah War (2007) p. 34 {{ISBN. 978-1585661688
"Civilians under Assault: Hezbollah'ss Rocket Attacks on Israel in the 2006 War: Hezbollah's Arsenal". Human Rights Watch.
Anthony H. Cordesman, Martin Kleiber. Iran's Military Forces and Warfighting Capabilities (2007) {{ISBN. 978-0-89206-501-1 p.60-61
Pontin, Mark Williams. "The Missiles of August".
Dullum, Ove. (30 June 2010). "The Rocket Artillery Reference Book". Norwegian Defence Research Establishment (FFI).
[https://www.nbcnews.com/storyline/middle-east-unrest/hamas-firing-china-designed-syria-made-m-302-rockets-israel-n152461 Hamas Firing China-Designed, Syria-Made M-302 Rockets: Israel] - NBC News, July 14 2014
(August 10, 2021). "Missiles and Rockets of Hezbollah".
(2013-10-15). "JPost | French-language news from Israel, the Middle East & the Jewish World". Fr.jpost.com.
(1995-06-20). "For first time: Hizbullah targets Hadera area - Israel News, Ynetnews". Ynetnews.com.
(1995-06-20). "Record number of rockets hit north; 80 hurt - Israel News, Ynetnews". Ynetnews.com.
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"Hamas firing long-range M-302 rockets at Israel, capable of 150-km distance". Haaretz.

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