Fatah (multiple rocket launcher)

{{About|the Pakistani guided artillery rocket system|the Iranian medium-range hypersonic ballistic missile|Fattah-1|other uses|Fatah (disambiguation)}}{{Short description|Pakistani Guided MLRS family}}

{{Infobox weapon

| name = Fatah

| image =

| caption =

| origin = Pakistan

| type = Guided Multiple rocket launcher

| is_artillery = yes

| is_vehicle = yes

| service = 2021–present

| wars = Operation Marg Bar Sarmachar

2025 India–Pakistan conflict

| designer = NESCOM

| design_date = 2020s

| manufacturer = NESCOM

| production_date = 2021–present

| variants = Fatah-I
Fatah-II

| crew = 4

| caliber = 300 mm (Fatah-I)

| barrels = 8 (Fatah-I), 2 (Fatah-II)

| max_range = 140 km (Fatah-I)
400 km (Fatah-II)

| primary_armament = Fatah-I rockets
Fatah-II rockets

| engine = Deutz turbocharged diesel

| engine_power = 517 hp (386 kW)

| suspension = 8×8 wheeled

| vehicle_range = 800 km

| speed = 80 km/h (50 mph)

}}

The Fatah ({{langx|ur|فتح}}, "Victory"), is a family of guided multiple rocket launchers developed by Pakistan.{{Cite web |last=Khan |first=Uswa |date=2021-01-12 |title=Fatah-1: A New Security and Technological Development About Pakistan's Indigenous GMLRS |url=https://moderndiplomacy.eu/2021/01/12/fatah-1-a-new-security-and-technological-development-about-pakistans-indigenous-gmlrs/ |access-date=2025-05-10 |website=Modern Diplomacy |language=en-US}} It consists of rockets of different calibers and ranges.{{Cite web |date=2025-05-10 |title=Pakistan fires Fatah-II: What are ballistic missiles? Does India have them? |url=https://www.firstpost.com/explainers/fatah-ii-ballistic-missile-pakistan-india-tensions-13887190.html |access-date=2025-05-10 |website=Firstpost |language=en-us}}

History

Fatah-I was test fired on January 7, 2021, with the Pakistani government claiming a range of up to 140 kilometers (87 miles). Fatah-II was test fired on December 27, 2023 with a range of 400 kilometers.{{Cite news |date=2025-05-10 |title=What is Pakistan’s Fatah-II missile? Range, capability, comparison with Indian ballistic missiles and what we know so far |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/new-updates/what-is-pakistans-fatah-ii-missile-range-capability-comparison-with-india-pakistan-ballistic-missiles-noor-khan-airbase/articleshow/121045986.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2025-05-12 |work=The Economic Times |issn=0013-0389}}{{Cite web |last=Choudhury |first=Srishty |title=India-Pakistan War: What is Fatah-II missile, used by Pakistan, that was intercepted in Haryana's Sirsa? |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-india-pakistan-tensions-war-what-is-fattah-1-missile-that-was-used-by-pakistan-intercepted-in-haryana-sirsa-delhi-3150858 |access-date=2025-05-13 |website=DNA India |language=en}}

During the 2025 India-Pakistan conflict, Pakistan fired many Fatah-I and Fatah-II rockets at targets within India.{{Cite web |title=Pakistan retaliates after it says India fired missiles at 3 airbases |url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/india-pakistan-latest-missiles-1.7530796 |website=www.cbc.ca}}{{Cite web |title=India says Pakistan attacked with ‘high-speed’ missiles, targeted air bases |url=https://www.aa.com.tr/en/asia-pacific/india-says-pakistan-attacked-with-high-speed-missiles-targeted-air-bases/3562755 |access-date=2025-05-12 |website=www.aa.com.tr}}

Variants

= Fatah-I =

Fatah-I was the first missile in the Fatah rocket series. The missile is equipped with advanced navigation and guidance systems, allowing it to engage a variety of targets with high accuracy.

The Fatah-I can be launched from a variety of platforms, providing flexibility in its deployment. It was primarily developed as a short to medium-range precision strike system.

= Fatah-II =

The Fatah-II is a longer-range and more advanced version of the Fatah-I. {{Cite web |title=Understanding Pakistan’s Rationale for the Fatah-II Rocket |url=https://thediplomat.com/2024/01/understanding-pakistans-rationale-for-the-fatah-ii-rocket/ |access-date=2025-05-10 |website=thediplomat.com |language=en-US}}{{Better source needed|reason=Typically staff content from The Diplomat is perfectly fine as a source; however this is a guest article written by a Pakistani student at a state-military institution, making it actually a primary source for these claims by a non-expert.|date=May 2025}}

The Fatah-II is mounted on a Chinese Taian TAS5450 eight-wheel drive chassis, providing enhanced mobility and operational flexibility. It integrates satellite and inertial navigation systems, which enables a circular error probable radius (CEP) of less than 10 meters.{{Better source needed|reason=Typically staff content from The Diplomat is perfectly fine as a source; however this is a guest article written by a Pakistani student at a state-military institution, making it actually a primary source for these claims by a non-expert.|date=May 2025}}