Burkan-2
The Burkan-2H (Arabic H-بركان ٢), or Volcano-2H (also spelled as Borkan H2 and Burqan 2H) is a mobile short-range ballistic missile used by the Houthis militants in Yemen. The Volcano H-2 was first launched in July 2017. It is related to the Scud missile family.
| Burkan 2 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Ballistic missile, Mobile MRBM |
| Place of origin | Yemen or Iran |
| Service history | |
| In service | February 2017 |
| Used by | Houthis in Yemen |
| Specifications | |
| Diameter | 0.88 metres (2.9 ft) |
| Engine | liquid propellant rocket |
Operational range | ≥1,000 kilometres (620 mi) |
| Arabic name | |
|---|---|
| Personal (Ism) | Burkan 2-H H-بركان ٢ |
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