Jobaria Defense Systems Multiple Cradle Launcher
The Jobaria Defense Systems Multiple Cradle Launcher, also called Jahanam Launcher (Arabic: الراجمة جهنم), is an Emirati made multiple rocket launcher unique to the United Arab Emirates Army. It has 240 tubes making it the world's largest rocket artillery by tube count. It is thought to function as a combined form of BM-21 Grad multiple rocket launcher. It is developed by a joint venture Al Jaber Land Systems.
| Jobaria Defense Systems Multiple Cradle Launcher | |
|---|---|
Jahanam as seen in IDEX 2013. | |
| Type | Rocket artillery |
| Place of origin | United Arab Emirates |
| Service history | |
| Used by | United Arab Emirates |
| Wars | Yemeni Civil War (2015–present) Saudi Arabian-led intervention in Yemen |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Al Jaber Land Systems |
| Specifications | |
| Crew | 3 |
| Caliber | 122/107 mm |
| Barrels | 240 |
| Rate of fire | 2 rounds/sec |
| Effective firing range | 16 km |
| Maximum firing range | 37 km |
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