Fatah (multiple rocket launcher)
| Fatah | |
|---|---|
Fatah-1 and Fatah-2 | |
| Type | Guided Multiple rocket launcher |
| Place of origin | Pakistan |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2021–present |
| Wars | Operation Marg Bar Sarmachar 2025 India–Pakistan conflict |
| Production history | |
| Designer | NESCOM |
| Designed | 2020s |
| Manufacturer | NESCOM |
| Produced | 2021–present |
| Variants | Fatah-I Fatah-II |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 8m (Fatah-I), 7.5m (Fatah-II) |
| Crew | 4 |
| Caliber | 300 mm (Fatah-I) |
| Barrels | 8 (Fatah-I), 2 (Fatah-II) |
| Maximum firing range | 140-150 km (Fatah-I) 290-400 km (Fatah-II)[1] 750 km (Fatah-IV) |
Main armament | Fatah-I rockets Fatah-II rockets |
| Engine | Deutz turbocharged diesel 517 hp (386 kW) |
| Suspension | 8×8 wheeled |
Operational range | 800 km |
The Fatah (Urdu: فتح, "Victory") is a family of guided multiple rocket launchers (MLRS) developed by Pakistan. It consists of rockets of different calibers and ranges.[2]
History
Development
The Fatah is reportedly a result of Pakistan's efforts to shift the reliance of its armed forces from foreign arms to domestic weaponry. The Ministry of Defence Production revealed a project initiated between 2015 and 2016 which it said was aimed to develop an "extended range MLRS" with teams from Global Industrial Defence Solutions leading the R&D program.[3]
The Fatah-I was first test fired on 7 January 2021, with a stated range of up to 140 kilometers (87 miles).[4] An extended range variant was test fired on 24 August 2021, with an increased range of 150 km.[5] The Fatah-II was test fired on December 27, 2023, with a range of 400 kilometers.[6][7]
Combat use
During the 2025 India–Pakistan conflict, Pakistan fired Fatah-I rockets at military targets within India.[8][9]
The Indian government claimed that most rockets were intercepted with no reported damage to the targets.[10] According to The Indian Express, a Fatah-II long-range missile was intercepted near the Sirsa Air Force Station shortly after midnight.[11]
Variants
Fatah-I
Fatah-I was the first rocket in the Fatah series.
Fatah-II
The Fatah-II is a longer-range and more advanced version of the Fatah-I.[12]
The Fatah-II is mounted on a Chinese Taian TAS5450 eight-wheel drive chassis, providing enhanced mobility and operational flexibility. It integrates satellite and inertial navigation systems.
Fatah-IV
In September 2025, Pakistan announced its first "training launch" of the land-based surface-to-surface Fatah IV cruise missile.[13][14] The military's Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) media wing described the test as "successful", saying that the test was witnessed by senior military officials as well as scientific teams involved in the missile's development.[15][16][17]
The indigenously developed missile covered a reported range of 750 kilometers during the test, matching previously published range claims and is equipped with "advanced avionics and navigational aids," and it employs a terrain-hugging flight profile intended to reduce the risk of radar detection.[13][14] It forms part of the arsenal of the Pakistan Army's Army Rocket Force Command.[14]
Operators
See also
References
- ^ "Pakistan Army inducts Fatah-II rocket launcher". Janes.com. 2024-05-16. Retrieved 2025-07-30.
- ^ "Pakistan fires Fatah-II: What are ballistic missiles? Does India have them?". Firstpost. 2025-05-10. Retrieved 2025-05-10.
- ^ "GIDS Fatah Guided Surface-to-Surface Missiles". Quwa.org. 2025-03-19.
- ^ Reporter, The Newspaper's Staff (2021-01-08). "Pakistan tests multi-launch rocket system". Dawn. Retrieved 2026-01-21.
- ^ Dawn.com (2021-08-24). "Pakistan conducts successful test of 'indigenously developed' Fatah-1 guided MLRS: ISPR". Dawn. Retrieved 2026-01-21.
- ^ Ansari, Usman (2023-12-27). "Watch Pakistan test new long-range precision strike weapon". Defense News. Retrieved 2026-01-21.
- ^ Shirazi, Iftikhar (2023-12-27). "Pakistan carries out successful flight test of Fatah-II: ISPR". Dawn. Retrieved 2026-01-21.
- ^ "Pakistan retaliates after it says India fired missiles at 3 airbases". www.cbc.ca.
- ^ "India says Pakistan attacked with 'high-speed' missiles, targeted air bases". www.aa.com.tr. Retrieved 2025-05-12.
- ^ Gillani, Waqar; Hassan, Aakash; Abrams, Corinne (8 May 2025). "India Says It Intercepted Missiles and Drones Launched by Pakistan". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 2025-05-31.
- ^ "Panic in the skies, rumour on the ground: When a missile was intercepted over Sirsa. facilities". The Indian Express. 2025-05-11. Retrieved 2025-07-07.
- ^ "Understanding Pakistan's Rationale for the Fatah-II Rocket". thediplomat.com. Retrieved 2025-05-10.
- ^ a b Arain, Amir Latif. "Pakistan conducts training launch of Fatah-4 cruise missile". Anadolu Agency.
- ^ a b c Grevatt, Jon (2025-10-01). "Pakistan Army test launches new Fatah-IV missile". Janes. Retrieved 2026-01-21.
- ^ "Pakistan Army successfully conducts training launch of Fatah-4 cruise missile".
- ^ "Pakistan Army conducts successful training launch of Fatah-4 cruise missle".
- ^ "Pakistan Army conducts successful launch of Fatah-4 cruise missile".