{
  "id": "fajr-5",
  "name": "Fajr-5",
  "aliases": [],
  "domain": "land",
  "country": "IRN",
  "category": "333mm multiple launch rocket system",
  "status": null,
  "fielded": 1994,
  "operators": [
    "IRN",
    "LBY",
    "SYR"
  ],
  "prolif_count": 4,
  "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.",
  "specs": [
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Manufacturer",
      "section": "system",
      "v": "Iran",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "crew",
      "v": 5,
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Chassis",
      "section": "mobility",
      "v": "Mercedes-Benz 2631 truck chassis",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "length_m",
      "v": 10.4,
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "width_m",
      "v": 2.5,
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "height_m",
      "v": 3.3,
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "combat_weight_t",
      "v": 15,
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "engine_name",
      "v": "Mercedes-Benz",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "road_range_km",
      "v": 600,
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "speed_road_kmh",
      "v": 60,
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Fording depth",
      "section": "mobility",
      "v": "1 m",
      "src": [
        "weg-fajr-5"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Launch tubes",
      "section": "armament",
      "v": "4",
      "src": [
        "weg-fajr-5"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Computerized FCS",
      "section": "firecontrol",
      "v": "Yes",
      "src": [
        "weg-fajr-5"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Main Gun Stabilization",
      "section": "firecontrol",
      "v": "Yes, four hydraulically operated stabilizers are lowered to the ground before firing.",
      "src": [
        "weg-fajr-5"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Fire control system",
      "section": "firecontrol",
      "v": "The rockets can be launched from within the crew cab, or up to 1 km remotely from the vehicle.",
      "src": [
        "weg-fajr-5"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Hull Armor",
      "section": "protection",
      "v": "protection from small arms fire and projectile splinters",
      "src": [
        "weg-fajr-5"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Turret Armor",
      "section": "protection",
      "v": "protection from small arms fire and projectile splinters",
      "src": [
        "weg-fajr-5"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "NBC Protection",
      "section": "protection",
      "v": "Yes",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "range_max_km",
      "v": 75,
      "src": [
        "weg-fajr-5"
      ],
      "conf": "medium",
      "label": "Maximum firing range"
    }
  ],
  "payloads": [],
  "variants": [
    {
      "name": "Fadjr 5C",
      "text": "Fajr-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",
      "src": [
        "weg-fajr-5"
      ]
    }
  ],
  "art": "mlrs",
  "image": null,
  "verified": null,
  "changelog": [
    {
      "date": "2026-10-10",
      "change": "Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import"
    }
  ],
  "url": "https://www.defensepedia.com/systems/fajr-5.html",
  "sources": {
    "weg-fajr-5": {
      "title": "Fajr-5 Iranian 333mm Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS)",
      "publisher": "U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)",
      "url": "https://odin.t2com.army.mil/WEG/Asset/Fajr-5_Iranian_333mm_Multiple_Launch_Rocket_System",
      "published": "2026-03-20",
      "tier": 1,
      "checked": "2026-10-10"
    }
  }
}