D
Land ForcesIran

Fajr-5

333mm multiple launch rocket systemFielded 1994Pending verification
Land ForcesIRN
Length 10.4 m
Identification silhouette. Not drawn to scale between entries.
Fact cardConfidence · Source
System
Type333mm multiple launch rocket system
Date of introduction1994
ProliferationAt least 4 countries
ManufacturerIranMed[1]
Crew5Med[1]
Dimensions and weight
Length10.4 m34 ftMed[1]
Width2.5 m8 ftMed[1]
Height3.3 m11 ftMed[1]
Combat weight15 tMed[1]
Automotive performance
ChassisMercedes-Benz 2631 truck chassisMed[1]
EngineMercedes-BenzMed[1]
Cruising range600 km373 mi · 324 nmiMed[1]
Max road speed60 km/h37 mph · 32 ktMed[1]
Fording depth1 mMed[1]
Protection
Hull Armorprotection from small arms fire and projectile splintersMed[1]
Turret Armorprotection from small arms fire and projectile splintersMed[1]
NBC ProtectionYesMed[1]
Armament
Launch tubes4Med[1]
Maximum firing range75 km47 mi · 40 nmiMed[1]
Fire control
Computerized FCSYesMed[1]
Main Gun StabilizationYes, four hydraulically operated stabilizers are lowered to the ground before firing.Med[1]
Fire control systemThe rockets can be launched from within the crew cab, or up to 1 km remotely from the vehicle.Med[1]
Variants
Fadjr 5CFajr-5C is a new version unveiled in 2017. It uses 300 mm guided rockets similar to those of the Chinese SY-300. These have a range of up to 130 km. These rockets are accurate out to 200 meters using inertial guidance sy[1]
Summary

The Fajr-5 ("Dawn") is an Iranian 333mm long-range multiple launch rocket system (MLRS). The Fajr-5 was developed during the 1990s and has since been exported to various armed actors in the Middle East.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
CompareShow on range mapJSON
Operators
IranLibyaSyria
Sources
  1. Fajr-5 Iranian 333mm Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS), U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
    Published/updated 2026-03-20 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
Change log
  • 2026-10-10 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import