Data Quality86%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the multiple launch rocket systems (mlrs) category.
01 / Overview
Fajr-5
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1990–
Quantity
100
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MULTIPLE LAUNCH ROCKET SYSTEMS (MLRS) · COLD WAR
16
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the multiple launch rocket systems (mlrs) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General3MOD.3
- Service Entry Year1990
- Crew3
- Carriage TypeSelf-Propelled
◈Ordnance2MOD.2
- Calibre333 mm
- Ordnance Typefragmentation high explosive
▣Performance5MOD.5
- Minimum Range40 km
- Maximum Range (standard)130 km
- Muzzle Velocity1,100 m/s
- Elevation0 to 57 degrees
- Traverse45 degrees left and right
◇Ammunition3MOD.3
- Projectile Weight915 kg
- HE RoundYes
- Precision-Guided RoundYes
◆Fire Control1MOD.1
▤Mobility2MOD.2
- Self-PropelledYes
- Prime MoverMercedes Benz 2631 6×6
⬢Ammunition Handling1MOD.1
- Ready Rounds4
▲Dimensions3MOD.3
- Length10 m
- Width2.5 m
- Height3.34 m
◎Production2MOD.2
- Total Production100
- Production Start1,990 year
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1990Production started
- 2010First deployment: Arab Spring
36
years in service
100
units produced
2
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 1 countries retired it.
04 / Conflicts
FAJR-5 · CONFLICTS SERVED IN0% win·100% loss
Total Conflicts
1
Victories
0
Ongoing
0
Losses
1
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
06 / MASS Score
MULTIPLE LAUNCH ROCKET SYSTEMS (MLRS) RANKING Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS) · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
78MULTIPLE LAUNCH ROCKET SYSTEMS (MLRS)16COLD WAR · MULTIPLE LAUNCH ROCKET SYSTEMS (MLRS)96IRAN · ALL WEAPONS19PERFORMANCE/PRICE · MULTIPLE LAUNCH ROCKET SYSTEMS (MLRS)
ⓘ Rankings are within theMultiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS)category.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
Using GPS data to guide a projectile or system to its target, enhancing accuracy.
High Explosive (HE) round: an artillery or mortar projectile containing explosive filler designed to inflict damage through blast and fragmentation effects.
Artillery or mortar munition equipped with guidance systems to alter its trajectory after firing for increased accuracy.
Artillery system with integrated propulsion, enabling movement under its own power rather than being towed.
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