Al-Yassin 105

Al-Yassin 105
TypeAnti-tank rocket-propelled grenade
Place of origin Palestine
Service history
In serviceOctober 29, 2023
Used byHamas Qassam Brigades
Palestinian Islamic Jihad Saraya al-Quds
Wars2023 Israel–Hamas war
Production history
DesignerIzz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades
DesignedBelieved to be in 2023
ManufacturerQassam Brigades
Produced2023–present
Specifications
Mass4.5 kg
Length95 cm (37")
Crew1 or 2
Caliber64/105 mm, rocket motor; Anti-armor head, 105 mm explosive shell
Muzzle velocity300 m/s
Effective firing range500 m
SightsIron or telescopic sights.

The Al-Yassin 105 (Arabic: الياسين 105) is an anti-armor missile developed by Hamas. It is the first anti-armor missile developed by Hamas and was first deployed in 2023.[1] It was named after the spiritual leader of Hamas, Ahmed Yassin.

The shell is primarily used by the Izz al-Din al-Qassam Brigades, and was used for the first time in the Israel–Hamas war.[2]

History

Unveiled on October 29, 2023, the Yassin 105 was reportedly developed by Hamas engineers from the Research and Industry Unit.[3] It was first used against Israeli armor and Merkava tanks during the Israeli invasion of the Gaza Strip.[4] In June, 2024, it was used to target an Israeli armored vehicle. The vehicle was destroyed and 8 Israeli soldiers were killed.[5]

References

  1. ^ "Al-Yassin 105: A heavily modified anti-tank round based on RPG-2 and RPG-7 design". special-ops. 8 November 2023. Retrieved 8 November 2023.
  2. ^ "Origins of the Yasin 105, the missile destroying Israeli tanks". jordannews. 5 November 2023. Retrieved 5 November 2023.
  3. ^ "Qassam Brigades Unveil Al-Yassin Anti-armor Missile – VIDEO". palestinechronicle. 5 November 2023. Retrieved 5 November 2023.
  4. ^ "In Video, Hamas Al-Qassam Brigades Unveils New Anti-Armor, Tandem-Charge 'Al-Yasin' Projectile, Posts Footage Of Attack On Merkava Tank During Hamas October 7 Attack". memri. 14 October 2023. Retrieved 14 October 2023.
  5. ^ Israel to pause fighting along Ng southern route in Gaza