Al Kahir

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Model: Al Kahir. Intermediate range ballistic missile. IOC: 1962. Other Family: Retired. Country: Egypt. Status: Retired 1963.

Manufacturer: Egypt. Launches: 3. First Launch Date: 1962-07-21. Last Launch Date: 1963-05-01. Launch data is: incomplete. Apogee: 60 km (37 mi). Liftoff Thrust: 0 N ( lbf). Total Mass: 10,000 kg (22,000 lb). Core Diameter: 1.20 m (3.90 ft). Total Length: 11.89 m (39.00 ft). Span: 1.19 m (3.90 ft). Maximum range: 602 km (374 mi). Boost Propulsion: Storable liquid rocket. Guidance: Wire.

Stage1: 1 x Al Kahir-1. Gross Mass: 10,000 kg (22,000 lb). Length: 10.00 m (32.00 ft). Diameter: 1.22 m (4.00 ft).

Al Kahir Chronology

1962 July 21 - Al Kahir -. Test mission Agency: Egypt. Apogee: 50 km (31 mi).

1963 May 1 - Al Kahir -. Meteorological test Agency: Egypt. Apogee: 80 km (49 mi).

Bibliography:

McDowell, Jonathan, Jonathan's Space Home Page (launch records), Harvard University, 1997-present. Web Address when accessed: http://www.planet4589.org/jsr.html.

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