IRI Advanced Rocket Launchers on Iraqi battlefield

IRI Advanced Rocket Launchers on Iraqi battlefield

A recap of Iranian Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) types fielded on the Iraqi battlefield against ISIL. Photo appearing on social media week of 09DEC14 claiming to depict Iranian-built SBIG/DIO Hadid HM-20 122 mm MLRS in use with Peshmerga forces in Iraqi Kurdistan. Forty-tube launcher system fires Arash-series rockets. Older platform at left utilizes Mercedes-Benz NG 2626; right platform the newer MAN HX series.

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Photo appearing on social media week of 09DEC14 claiming to depict Iranian-built SBIG/DIO Hadid HM-20 120 mm MLRS in use with Iraqi Army at Diyala Governate.

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Video still appearing week of 21OCT14 claiming to depict Iranian SBIG/DIO Hadid HM-20 122 mm MLRS in use with Badr Organization Military Wing.

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Video still appearing week of 28OCT14 depicting Iranian DIO HM-27 122 mm MLRS in use with Iraqi forces during successful operation to retake Jurf al-Sakhar. Eight-tube launcher system mounted on Toyota Land Cruiser 70 series platform.

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Photo published in Iranian media week of 25OCT14 depicting AAH Deputy Commander Tabatabai and militiamen before an Iranian DIO HM-27 122 mm MLRS.

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Photos appearing on social media week of 06JUL14 claiming to depict DIO Fajr-1 107 mm MLRS in use with Iraqi forces. Twelve-tube launcher system fires Haseb-series rockets; mounted on FVI Safir (“Ambassador”) 4×4 multipurpose military vehicle.

Source: uskowioniran.com