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This article is about the Pakistani guided artillery rocket system. For the Iranian medium-range hypersonic ballistic missile, see Fattah-1. For other uses, see Fatah (disambiguation).

Fatah
Fatah-1 and Fatah-2
TypeGuided Multiple rocket launcher
Place of originPakistan
Service history
In service2021–present
WarsOperation Marg Bar Sarmachar
2025 India–Pakistan conflict
Production history
DesignerNESCOM
Designed2020s
ManufacturerNESCOM
Produced2021–present
VariantsFatah-I
Fatah-II
Specifications
Crew4
Caliber300 mm (Fatah-I)
Barrels8 (Fatah-I), 2 (Fatah-II)
Maximum firing range140 km (Fatah-I)
400 km (Fatah-II)
Main
armament
Fatah-I rockets
Fatah-II rockets
EngineDeutz turbocharged diesel
517 hp (386 kW)
Suspension8×8 wheeled
Operational
range
800 km
Maximum speed 80 km/h (50 mph)

The Fatah (Urdu: فتح, "Victory"), is a family of guided multiple rocket launchers developed by Pakistan.[1] It consists of rockets of different calibers and ranges.[2]

History

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Development

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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 2015-2016 which it said was aimed to develop an "extended range MLRS" with teams from Global Industrial Defence Solutions leading the R&D program. [3]

Fatah-I was test fired on January 7, 2021, with the Pakistani government claiming a range of up to 140 kilometers (87 miles).[1] Fatah-II was test fired on December 27, 2023 with a range of 400 kilometers.[4][5]

Combat use

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During the 2025 India-Pakistan conflict, Pakistan fired Fatah-I and Fatah-II rockets at targets within India.[6][7]

The Indian government claimed that most rockets were intercepted with no reported damage to the targets.[8]

Variants

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Fatah-I

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Fatah-I was the first missile in the Fatah rocket series. The missile is equipped with advanced navigation and guidance systems, allowing it to engage a variety of targets with high accuracy.[1]

The Fatah-I can be launched from a variety of platforms, providing flexibility in its deployment. It was primarily developed as a short to medium-range precision strike system.[1]

Fatah-II

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The Fatah-II is a longer-range and more advanced version of the Fatah-I. [9]

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.

Operators

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d Khan, Uswa (2021-01-12). "Fatah-1: A New Security and Technological Development About Pakistan's Indigenous GMLRS". Modern Diplomacy. Retrieved 2025-05-10.
  2. ^ "Pakistan fires Fatah-II: What are ballistic missiles? Does India have them?". Firstpost. 2025-05-10. Retrieved 2025-05-10.
  3. ^ "GIDS Fatah Guided Surface-to-Surface Missiles". Quwa.org. 2025-03-19.
  4. ^ "What is Pakistan's Fatah-II missile? Range, capability, comparison with Indian ballistic missiles and what we know so far". The Economic Times. 2025-05-10. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 2025-05-12.
  5. ^ Choudhury, Srishty. "India-Pakistan War: What is Fatah-II missile, used by Pakistan, that was intercepted in Haryana's Sirsa?". DNA India. Retrieved 2025-05-13.
  6. ^ "Pakistan retaliates after it says India fired missiles at 3 airbases". www.cbc.ca.
  7. ^ "India says Pakistan attacked with 'high-speed' missiles, targeted air bases". www.aa.com.tr. Retrieved 2025-05-12.
  8. ^ Gillani, Waqar; Hassan, Aakash; Abrams, Corinne. "India Says It Intercepted Missiles and Drones Launched by Pakistan". WSJ. Retrieved 2025-05-31.
  9. ^ "Understanding Pakistan's Rationale for the Fatah-II Rocket". thediplomat.com. Retrieved 2025-05-10.
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