Al-Yassin 105

Al-Yassin 105
Type	Anti-tank rocket-propelled grenade
Place of origin	Palestine
Service history
In service	October 29, 2023
Used by	Qassam Brigades Saraya al-Quds
Wars	Gaza war
Production history
Designer	Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades
Designed	Believed to be in 2023
Manufacturer	Qassam Brigades
Produced	2023–present
Specifications
Mass	4.5 kg
Length	95 cm (37")
Crew	1 or 2
Caliber	64/105 mm, rocket motor; Anti-armor head, 105 mm explosive shell
Muzzle velocity	300 m/s
Effective firing range	500 m
Sights	Iron or telescopic sights.

The Al-Yassin 105 (Arabic : الياسين 105) is an anti-armor missile developed by Hamas. It is the first anti-armor missile developed by Hamas and was first deployed in 2023. ^[1] It was named after the spiritual leader of Hamas, Ahmed Yassin.

The shell is primarily used by the Izz al-Din al-Qassam Brigades, and was used for the first time in the Gaza war. ^[2]

History

Unveiled on October 29, 2023, the Yassin 105 was reportedly developed by Hamas engineers from the Research and Industry Unit. ^[3] It was first used against Israeli armor and Merkava tanks during the Israeli invasion of the Gaza Strip. ^[4] In June, 2024, it was used to target an Israeli armored vehicle. The vehicle was destroyed and 8 Israeli soldiers were killed. ^[5]

References

1. "Al-Yassin 105: A heavily modified anti-tank round based on RPG-2 and RPG-7 design". special-ops. 8 November 2023. Retrieved 8 November 2023.
2. "Origins of the Yasin 105, the missile destroying Israeli tanks". jordannews. 5 November 2023. Retrieved 5 November 2023.
3. "Qassam Brigades Unveil Al-Yassin Anti-armor Missile – VIDEO". palestinechronicle. 5 November 2023. Retrieved 5 November 2023.
4. "In Video, Hamas Al-Qassam Brigades Unveils New Anti-Armor, Tandem-Charge 'Al-Yasin' Projectile, Posts Footage Of Attack On Merkava Tank During Hamas October 7 Attack". memri. 14 October 2023. Retrieved 14 October 2023.
5. Israel to pause fighting along Ng southern route in Gaza