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Zelzal-1
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Zelzal-1

Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS) · Iran · 1990
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Zelzal-1

Zelzal-1
Zelzal-1 Photo: Majid Asgaripour · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Range
40
Saturation Firepower
55
Salvo Size
30
Reload Speed
60
Precision (guided)
10
Mobility
50
Shoot-and-Scoot
45
Ammunition Versatility
35
Technology
25
Cost-Effectiveness
75
Origin Iran
ManufacturerIran
CategoryMultiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS)
EraCold War
In service1990
Operators2 countries
Data Quality83%
41
Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS) MASS Rating
22/42
Cold War
96/151
All-Time
Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS) · 10 axes scored
Range
40
Saturation Firepower
55
Salvo Size
30
Reload Speed
60
Precision (guided)
10
Mobility
50
Shoot-and-Scoot
45
Ammunition Versatility
35
Technology
25
Cost-Effectiveness
75
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the multiple launch rocket systems (mlrs) category.
01 / Overview
Zelzal-1
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1990–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MULTIPLE LAUNCH ROCKET SYSTEMS (MLRS) · COLD WAR
22
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
41
multiple launch rocket systems (mlrs) category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the multiple launch rocket systems (mlrs) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General1MOD.1
  • In ServiceYes
◈Ordnance1MOD.1
  • Ordnance Typeheavy artillery rocket
▣Performance1MOD.1
  • Maximum Range (standard)160 km
◇Ammunition1MOD.1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1990Production started
36
years in service
2
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries2country
05 / MASS Score
MULTIPLE LAUNCH ROCKET SYSTEMS (MLRS) RANKING Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS) · Cold War
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE1terms
High Explosive (HE) round: an artillery or mortar projectile containing explosive filler designed to inflict damage through blast and fragmentation effects.
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