Yasin (RPG)
The Yasin (Arabic: ياسين), also known as Yassin, or Al-Yassin, is an anti-tank weapon developed by Hamas, first deployed in 2004. It was named after Hamas' spiritual leader, Sheik Ahmed Yasin, killed by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) on March 22, 2004.
| Yasin (RPG) | |
|---|---|
Yasin RPG with tactical vest and assault rifle magazines found in Beit Hanoun in 2006 | |
| Type | Anti-tank rocket-propelled grenade |
| Place of origin | Palestine |
| Service history | |
| In service | August 3, 2004–Present |
| Used by | |
| Wars | |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Adnan al-Ghoul |
| Designed | Believed to be in 2004 |
| Manufacturer | Al-Qassam Brigades (Hamas) |
| Produced | 2004–present |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 7 kg (15 lb) |
| Length | 95 cm (37") |
| Crew | 1 or 2 |
| Caliber | 40 mm (1.57") rocket engine ; 85mm warhead |
| Muzzle velocity | 295 m/s |
| Effective firing range | 300 m |
| Sights | Iron or telescopic sights. |
Primarily used by the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades, it has also been deployed by Hamas units in Gaza, including the Executive Force, and Naval Police. Other users include fighters connected to Fatah and the PFLP.
Although intended as an anti-tank weapon, the Yasin was chiefly operated against soft-skin vehicles, and personnel.
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