Originally a World War II-era Soviet 122mm rocket.
Range of up to 12 kilometers (7.45 miles) to 24 kilometers (15 miles) depending upon which of the 4 variations of the rocket are fired.
2.3 meters long (approximately 7 feet).
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Hamas production of the shorter range Qassam rocket began in September 2001.
Have been manufactured and deployed primarily from the Gaza Strip although Israeli Defense Forces have seized rockets in the West Bank.
Cylindrical in shape, it c… more »