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| :''For other uses of the term Batar, please see ''']''''' | :''For other uses of the term Batar, please see ''']''''' | ||
| The '''Batar''' rocket launcher is a weapon developed by the ] brigades, the military wing of palestinian militant group ] during the ]. The weapon was reportedly created and produced in clandestine workshops in the ] under the direction of ] until his assassination by Israel. | The '''Batar''' (]: البتار) rocket launcher is a weapon developed by the ] brigades, the military wing of palestinian militant group ] during the ]. The weapon was reportedly created and produced in clandestine workshops in the ] under the direction of ] until his assassination by Israel. | ||
| The name derives from a sword belonging to the Prophet ] with that name. | The name derives from a sword belonging to the Prophet ] with that name. | ||
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- For other uses of the term Batar, please see Batar (disambiguation)
The Batar (Arabic: البتار) rocket launcher is a weapon developed by the Ezzedeen-al-qassam brigades, the military wing of palestinian militant group Hamas during the Al-Aqsa intifada. The weapon was reportedly created and produced in clandestine workshops in the Gaza strip under the direction of Adnan al-Ghoul until his assassination by Israel.
The name derives from a sword belonging to the Prophet Mohammad with that name.
The Batar consists of a simple launch tube supported by a tripod and firing a projectile of unknown anti-tank or anti-personal capabilities. The rear of the rocket is connected to a wire, which allows Hamas militants to fire the projectile from a safe distance.
However, the al-Batar has proved to be ineffective against Israeli armor.
External links
- Batar projectile being fired
- Batar projectile loaded into its launcher
- A batar launcher is set up by militants
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