 | Al Hussein
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Intermediate range ballistic missile. Year: 1988. IOC: 1988. Country: Iraq. Iraqi modification of the R-17 Scud B that doubled the missile's range at the expense of payload and accuracy. In the Iran-Iraq War, the Iraqis needed a missile with the range to bombard Tehran in reply to Iranian attacks on Baghdad. The Al-Hussein was an Iraqi modification of Soviet-supplied R-17 Scud B tactical missiles. The oxidizer tank was lengthened by 0.85 m, and the fuel tank by 0.45 m. The warhead was reduced from 1000 kg to 500 kg. These changes increased the range from 280 to 600 km, although the accuracy decreased correspondingly, from 1.0 km CEP to 3.3 km. The modifications weakened the structure of the missile, causing it to disintegrate during re-entry. This later actually proved to be an advantage, since the fragments served as decoys - the American Patriot missile system could not differentiate the warhead from the missile fragments.
The missile was used against Tehran during the War of the Cities, and later against coalition forces in Saudi Arabia during the 1991 Gulf War. Of the 93 total missiles launched in 1991, 88 were Al-Husseins - 42 against Israel and 46 against Saudi Arabia, resulting in 28 deaths.
One variant of the Al Hussein, the Al Hijara (the stones) used a concrete warhead. At least one was fired against the Israeli nuclear complex at Dimona. VX nerve gas warheads were developed for the missile but never used. Launches: 59. First Launch Date: 1990-08-15. Last Launch Date: 1991-02-25. Apogee: 150 km (90 mi). Liftoff Thrust: 90.000 kN (20,232 lbf). Total Mass: 6,800 kg (14,900 lb). Core Diameter: 0.88 m (2.88 ft). Total Length: 12.20 m (40.00 ft). Span: 0.88 m (2.88 ft). Standard warhead mass: 650 kg (1,430 lb). Maximum range: 650 km (400 mi). Boost Propulsion: Storable liquid rocket.
Al Hussein Chronology 1990 August 15 - Launch Vehicle: Al Hussein. - Weapon Test mission Nation: Iraq. Agency: IRAQ. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). Launched from Mobile launchers in Iraq, SE of Basra
1990 Dec - Launch Complex: Iraq. Launch Vehicle: Al Hussein. - Weapon/Test mission Nation: Iraq. Agency: IRAQ. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 1931.
1990 Dec - Launch Complex: Iraq. Launch Vehicle: Al Hussein. - Weapon/Test mission Nation: Iraq. Agency: IRAQ. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 1931.
1990 Dec - Launch Complex: Iraq. Launch Vehicle: Al Hussein. - Weapon/Test mission Nation: Iraq. Agency: IRAQ. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 1931.
1991 January 17 - Launch Vehicle: Al Hussein. - Combat launch - target: Israel Nation: Iraq. Agency: IRAQ. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). Launched from Mobile launchers in Iraq, western launch area - Latitude: 34.00 N - Longitude: 41.00 E. References: 1942.
1991 January 19 - Launch Vehicle: Al Hussein. - Combat launch - target: Israel Nation: Iraq. Agency: IRAQ. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). Launched from Mobile launchers in Iraq, western launch area - Latitude: 34.00 N - Longitude: 41.00 E. References: 1942.
1991 January 19 - Launch Vehicle: Al Hussein. - Combat launch - target: Israel Nation: Iraq. Agency: IRAQ. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). Launched from Mobile launchers in Iraq, western launch area - Latitude: 34.00 N - Longitude: 41.00 E. References: 1942.
1991 January 19 - Launch Vehicle: Al Hussein. - Combat launch - target: Israel Nation: Iraq. Agency: IRAQ. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). Launched from Mobile launchers in Iraq, western launch area - Latitude: 34.00 N - Longitude: 41.00 E. References: 1942.
1991 January 20 - 18:43 GMT - Launch Vehicle: Al Hussein. - Combat launch - target: Dhahran Nation: Iraq. Agency: IRAQ. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). Launched from Mobile launchers in Iraq, SE of Basra - Latitude: 30.50 N - Longitude: 48.00 E. References: 1931.
1991 January 20 - 18:43 GMT - Launch Vehicle: Al Hussein. - Combat launch - target: Dhahran Nation: Iraq. Agency: IRAQ. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). Launched from Mobile launchers in Iraq, SE of Basra - Latitude: 30.50 N - Longitude: 48.00 E. References: 1931.
1991 January 21 - 09:42 GMT - Launch Vehicle: Al Hussein. - Combat launch - target: Riyadh. Nation: Iraq. Agency: IRAQ. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). Launched from Mobile launchers in Iraq, SE of Basra - Latitude: 30.50 N - Longitude: 48.00 E. References: 1931.
1991 January 21 - 09:42 GMT - Launch Vehicle: Al Hussein. - Combat launch - target: Riyadh. Nation: Iraq. Agency: IRAQ. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). Launched from Mobile launchers in Iraq, SE of Basra - Latitude: 30.50 N - Longitude: 48.00 E. References: 1931.
1991 January 21 - 08:29 GMT - Launch Vehicle: Al Hussein. - Combat launch - target: Dhahran Nation: Iraq. Agency: IRAQ. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). Launched from Mobile launchers in Iraq, SE of Basra - Latitude: 30.50 N - Longitude: 48.00 E. References: 1931.
1991 January 21 - 08:29 GMT - Launch Vehicle: Al Hussein. - Combat launch - target: Dhahran Nation: Iraq. Agency: IRAQ. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). Launched from Mobile launchers in Iraq, SE of Basra - Latitude: 30.50 N - Longitude: 48.00 E. References: 1931.
1991 January 21 - 09:42 GMT - Launch Vehicle: Al Hussein. - Combat launch - target: Riyadh. Nation: Iraq. Agency: IRAQ. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). Launched from Mobile launchers in Iraq, SE of Basra - Latitude: 30.50 N - Longitude: 48.00 E. References: 1931.
1991 January 21 - 19:18 GMT - Launch Vehicle: Al Hussein. - Combat launch - target: Al Jubail Nation: Iraq. Agency: IRAQ. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). Launched from Mobile launchers in Iraq, SE of Basra - Latitude: 30.50 N - Longitude: 48.00 E. References: 1931.
1991 January 21 - 09:42 GMT - Launch Vehicle: Al Hussein. - Combat launch - target: Riyadh. Nation: Iraq. Agency: IRAQ. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). Launched from Mobile launchers in Iraq, SE of Basra - Latitude: 30.50 N - Longitude: 48.00 E. References: 1931.
1991 January 22 - Launch Vehicle: Al Hussein. - Combat launch - target: Israel Nation: Iraq. Agency: IRAQ. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). Launched from Mobile launchers in Iraq, western launch area - Latitude: 34.00 N - Longitude: 41.00 E. References: 1942.
1991 January 22 - 00:41 GMT - Launch Vehicle: Al Hussein. - Combat launch - target: Riyadh. Nation: Iraq. Agency: IRAQ. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). Launched from Mobile launchers in Iraq, SE of Basra - Latitude: 30.50 N - Longitude: 48.00 E. References: 1931.
1991 January 22 - 00:41 GMT - Launch Vehicle: Al Hussein. - Combat launch - target: Riyadh. Nation: Iraq. Agency: IRAQ. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). Launched from Mobile launchers in Iraq, SE of Basra - Latitude: 30.50 N - Longitude: 48.00 E. References: 1931.
1991 January 22 - 04:10 GMT - Launch Vehicle: Al Hussein. - Combat launch - target: Dhahran Nation: Iraq. Agency: IRAQ. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). Launched from Mobile launchers in Iraq, SE of Basra - Latitude: 30.50 N - Longitude: 48.00 E. References: 1931.
1991 January 22 - 04:10 GMT - Launch Vehicle: Al Hussein. - Combat launch - target: Dhahran Nation: Iraq. Agency: IRAQ. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). Launched from Mobile launchers in Iraq, SE of Basra - Latitude: 30.50 N - Longitude: 48.00 E. References: 1931.
1991 January 22 - 00:41 GMT - Launch Vehicle: Al Hussein. - Combat launch - target: Riyadh. Nation: Iraq. Agency: IRAQ. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). Launched from Mobile launchers in Iraq, SE of Basra - Latitude: 30.50 N - Longitude: 48.00 E. References: 1931.
1991 January 22 - 04:10 GMT - Launch Vehicle: Al Hussein. - Combat launch - target: Dhahran Nation: Iraq. Agency: IRAQ. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). Launched from Mobile launchers in Iraq, SE of Basra - Latitude: 30.50 N - Longitude: 48.00 E. References: 1931.
1991 January 23 - 19:54 GMT - Launch Vehicle: Al Hussein. - Combat launch - target: Riyadh. Nation: Iraq. Agency: IRAQ. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). Launched from Mobile launchers in Iraq, SE of Basra - Latitude: 30.50 N - Longitude: 48.00 E. References: 1931.
1991 January 23 - 19:54 GMT - Launch Vehicle: Al Hussein. - Combat launch - target: Israel Nation: Iraq. Agency: IRAQ. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). Launched from Mobile launchers in Iraq, western launch area - Latitude: 34.00 N - Longitude: 41.00 E. References: 1931.
1991 January 23 - 19:54 GMT - Launch Vehicle: Al Hussein. - Combat launch - target: Dhahran Nation: Iraq. Agency: IRAQ. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). Launched from Mobile launchers in Iraq, SE of Basra - Latitude: 30.50 N - Longitude: 48.00 E. References: 1931.
1991 January 23 - 19:54 GMT - Launch Vehicle: Al Hussein. - Combat launch - target: Dhahran Nation: Iraq. Agency: IRAQ. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). Launched from Mobile launchers in Iraq, SE of Basra - Latitude: 30.50 N - Longitude: 48.00 E. References: 1931.
1991 January 23 - 19:54 GMT - Launch Vehicle: Al Hussein. - Combat launch - target: Riyadh. Nation: Iraq. Agency: IRAQ. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). Launched from Mobile launchers in Iraq, SE of Basra - Latitude: 30.50 N - Longitude: 48.00 E. References: 1931.
1991 January 25 - Launch Vehicle: Al Hussein. - Combat launch - target: Israel Nation: Iraq. Agency: IRAQ. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). Launched from Mobile launchers in Iraq, western launch area - Latitude: 34.00 N - Longitude: 41.00 E. References: 1942.
1991 January 25 - 19:23 GMT - Launch Vehicle: Al Hussein. - Combat launch - target: Riyadh. Nation: Iraq. Agency: IRAQ. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). Launched from Mobile launchers in Iraq, SE of Basra - Latitude: 30.50 N - Longitude: 48.00 E. References: 1931.
1991 January 25 - 19:23 GMT - Launch Vehicle: Al Hussein. - Combat launch - target: Riyadh. Nation: Iraq. Agency: IRAQ. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). Launched from Mobile launchers in Iraq, SE of Basra - Latitude: 30.50 N - Longitude: 48.00 E. References: 1931.
1991 January 26 - Launch Vehicle: Al Hussein. - Combat launch - target: Israel Nation: Iraq. Agency: IRAQ. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). Launched from Mobile launchers in Iraq, western launch area - Latitude: 34.00 N - Longitude: 41.00 E. References: 1942.
1991 January 26 - 00:28 GMT - Launch Vehicle: Al Hussein. - Combat launch - target: Dhahran Nation: Iraq. Agency: IRAQ. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). Launched from Mobile launchers in Iraq, SE of Basra - Latitude: 30.50 N - Longitude: 48.00 E. References: 1931.
1991 January 26 - 19:46 GMT - Launch Vehicle: Al Hussein. - Combat launch - target: Riyadh. Nation: Iraq. Agency: IRAQ. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). Launched from Mobile launchers in Iraq, SE of Basra - Latitude: 30.50 N - Longitude: 48.00 E. References: 1931.
1991 January 28 - 17:55 GMT - Launch Vehicle: Al Hussein. - Combat launch - target: Riyadh. Nation: Iraq. Agency: IRAQ. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). Launched from Mobile launchers in Iraq, SE of Basra - Latitude: 30.50 N - Longitude: 48.00 E. References: 1931.
1991 Feb - Launch Vehicle: Al Hussein. - Combat launch - target: Israel Nation: Iraq. Agency: IRAQ. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). Launched from Mobile launchers in Iraq, western launch area - Latitude: 34.00 N - Longitude: 41.00 E. References: 1942.
1991 Feb - Launch Vehicle: Al Hussein. - Combat launch - target: Israel Nation: Iraq. Agency: IRAQ. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). Launched from Mobile launchers in Iraq, western launch area - Latitude: 34.00 N - Longitude: 41.00 E. References: 1942.
1991 Feb - Launch Vehicle: Al Hussein. - Combat launch - target: Israel Nation: Iraq. Agency: IRAQ. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). Launched from Mobile launchers in Iraq, western launch area - Latitude: 34.00 N - Longitude: 41.00 E. References: 1942.
1991 February 2 - Launch Vehicle: Al Hussein. - Combat launch - target: Israel Nation: Iraq. Agency: IRAQ. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). Launched from Mobile launchers in Iraq, western launch area - Latitude: 34.00 N - Longitude: 41.00 E. References: 1942.
1991 February 2 - 21:41 GMT - Launch Vehicle: Al Hussein. - Combat launch - target: Riyadh. Nation: Iraq. Agency: IRAQ. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). Launched from Mobile launchers in Iraq, SE of Basra - Latitude: 30.50 N - Longitude: 48.00 E. References: 1931.
1991 February 2 - Launch Vehicle: Al Hussein. - Combat launch - target: Israel Nation: Iraq. Agency: IRAQ. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). Launched from Mobile launchers in Iraq, western launch area - Latitude: 34.00 N - Longitude: 41.00 E. References: 1942.
1991 February 7 - 22:54 GMT - Launch Vehicle: Al Hussein. - Combat launch - target: Riyadh. Nation: Iraq. Agency: IRAQ. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). Launched from Mobile launchers in Iraq, SE of Basra - Latitude: 30.50 N - Longitude: 48.00 E. References: 1931.
1991 February 11 - 19:20 GMT - Launch Vehicle: Al Hussein. - Combat launch - target: Riyadh. Nation: Iraq. Agency: IRAQ. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). Launched from Mobile launchers in Iraq, SE of Basra - Latitude: 30.50 N - Longitude: 48.00 E. References: 1931.
1991 February 14 - 08:45 GMT - Launch Vehicle: Al Hussein. - Combat launch - target: Hafir Al Batin Nation: Iraq. Agency: IRAQ. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). Launched from Mobile launchers in Iraq, SE of Basra - Latitude: 30.50 N - Longitude: 48.00 E. References: 1931.
1991 February 14 - 08:45 GMT - Launch Vehicle: Al Hussein. - Combat launch - target: Hafir Al Batin Nation: Iraq. Agency: IRAQ. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). Launched from Mobile launchers in Iraq, SE of Basra - Latitude: 30.50 N - Longitude: 48.00 E. References: 1931.
1991 February 15 - 23:01 GMT - Launch Vehicle: Al Hussein. - Combat launch - target: Al Jubail Nation: Iraq. Agency: IRAQ. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). Launched from Mobile launchers in Iraq, SE of Basra - Latitude: 30.50 N - Longitude: 48.00 E. References: 1931.
1991 February 21 - 14:06 GMT - Launch Vehicle: Al Hussein. - Combat launch - target: King Khalid Military City Nation: Iraq. Agency: IRAQ. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). Launched from Mobile launchers in Iraq, SE of Basra - Latitude: 30.50 N - Longitude: 48.00 E. References: 1931.
1991 February 21 - 18:00 GMT - Launch Vehicle: Al Hussein. - Combat launch - target: King Khalid Military City Nation: Iraq. Agency: IRAQ. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). Launched from Mobile launchers in Iraq, SE of Basra - Latitude: 30.50 N - Longitude: 48.00 E. References: 1931.
1991 February 21 - 23:31 GMT - Launch Vehicle: Al Hussein. - Combat launch - target: Bahrain Nation: Iraq. Agency: IRAQ. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). Launched from Mobile launchers in Iraq, SE of Basra - Latitude: 30.50 N - Longitude: 48.00 E. References: 1931.
1991 February 21 - 14:06 GMT - Launch Vehicle: Al Hussein. - Combat launch - target: King Khalid Military City Nation: Iraq. Agency: IRAQ. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). Launched from Mobile launchers in Iraq, SE of Basra - Latitude: 30.50 N - Longitude: 48.00 E. References: 1931.
1991 February 23 - 01:59 GMT - Launch Vehicle: Al Hussein. - Combat launch - target: Dhahran Nation: Iraq. Agency: IRAQ. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). Launched from Mobile launchers in Iraq, SE of Basra - Latitude: 30.50 N - Longitude: 48.00 E. References: 1931.
1991 February 23 - 01:59 GMT - Launch Vehicle: Al Hussein. - Combat launch - target: Dhahran Nation: Iraq. Agency: IRAQ. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). Launched from Mobile launchers in Iraq, SE of Basra - Latitude: 30.50 N - Longitude: 48.00 E. References: 1931.
1991 February 24 - 06:23 GMT - Launch Vehicle: Al Hussein. - Combat launch - target: Riyadh. Nation: Iraq. Agency: IRAQ. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). Launched from Mobile launchers in Iraq, SE of Basra - Latitude: 30.50 N - Longitude: 48.00 E. References: 1931.
1991 February 24 - 01:32 GMT - Launch Vehicle: Al Hussein. - Combat launch - target: Riyadh. Nation: Iraq. Agency: IRAQ. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). Launched from Mobile launchers in Iraq, SE of Basra - Latitude: 30.50 N - Longitude: 48.00 E. References: 1931.
1991 February 24 - 09:17 GMT - Launch Vehicle: Al Hussein. - Combat launch - target: King Khalid Military City Nation: Iraq. Agency: IRAQ. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). Launched from Mobile launchers in Iraq, SE of Basra - Latitude: 30.50 N - Longitude: 48.00 E. References: 1931.
1991 February 24 - Launch Vehicle: Al Hussein. - Combat launch - target: Israel Nation: Iraq. Agency: IRAQ. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). Launched from Mobile launchers in Iraq, western launch area - Latitude: 34.00 N - Longitude: 41.00 E. References: 1942.
1991 February 25 - 17:32 GMT - Launch Vehicle: Al Hussein. - Combat launch - target: Dhahran Nation: Iraq. Agency: IRAQ. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). Launched from Mobile launchers in Iraq, SE of Basra - Latitude: 30.50 N - Longitude: 48.00 E. References: 1931.
1991 February 25 - 22:26 GMT - Launch Vehicle: Al Hussein. - Combat launch - target: Qatar Nation: Iraq. Agency: IRAQ. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). Launched from Mobile launchers in Iraq, SE of Basra - Latitude: 30.50 N - Longitude: 48.00 E. References: 1931.
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