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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Qassam_rocketQassam rocket - Wikipedia

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   The utility of the Qassam rocket design is assumed to be ease and speed of manufacture, using common tools and components. To this end, the rockets are propelled by a solid mixture of sugar and potassium nitrate, a common fertilizer. The warhead is filled with smuggled or scavenged TNT and urea nitrate, another common fertilizer.

   • Designed: 2001
   • Designer: Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades

   • Used by: Palestinian militants
   • Wars: Gaza–Israel conflict

3. havokjournal.com › world › middle-eastThe Changing Role of the Qassam Rocket • The Havok Journal

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   Oct 21, 2023 · Quick to deploy and easy to build, Hamas’s home-grown rockets can touch a few hundred thousand Israelis near Gaza, but the new danger may be how the Qassam rocket is used defend Gaza City. Qassam rockets are nothing more that flying pipe bombs, and they already reign down terror in parts of Israel.

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   How do Qassam rockets work?

   • The utility of the Qassam rocket design is assumed to be ease and speed of manufacture, using common tools and components. To this end, the rockets are propelled by a solid mixture of sugar and potassium nitrate, a common fertilizer. The warhead is filled with smuggled or scavenged TNT and urea nitrate, another common fertilizer.

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   What is a Qassam rocket made of?

   • The warhead of the Qassam rocket is typically made of explosive material with metal bearing balls. Its weight varies depending on the model. A solid fuel mixture of sugar and potassium nitrate propels the rocket. The composition of the warhead and propellant plays a crucial role in the rocket's effectiveness.

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   What is the history of the Qassam rocket?

   • This article will explore the Qassam rocket's history, impact, and controversy. The Qassam rocket debuted in 2001, thanks to the efforts of Tito Masoud and Nidal Farhat. Since then, it has become a significant component of the arsenal used by Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip.

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   How much does a Qassam rocket weigh?

   • For example, the Qassam 3, with a length of 220 cm and a weight of 50 kg, has a considerably greater range than the smaller Qassam 1. The warhead of the Qassam rocket is typically made of explosive material with metal bearing balls. Its weight varies depending on the model. A solid fuel mixture of sugar and potassium nitrate propels the rocket.

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5. www.forbes.com › sites › davidhamblingHow Hamas Leveraged Cheap Rockets And Small Drones ... - Forbes

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   Oct 9, 2023 · Hamas’ main armament has been the Qassam rocket, a cheap garage-built weapon assembled from industrial piping, home-made rocket fuel of sugar and potassium nitrate fertilizer, and commercial ...

6. www.washingtoninstitute.org › policy-analysisWeapon of Terror: Development and Impact of the Qassam Rocket

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   Mar 11, 2008 · PolicyWatch 1352. Weapon of Terror: Development and Impact of the Qassam Rocket. Mar 11, 2008. Brief Analysis. Qassam rockets -- unsophisticated weapons manufactured in garages and backroom laboratories -- have transformed the strategic equation of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

7. defensebridge.com › article › hamas-rocketsqassamHamas Rockets:Qassam | Defensebridge

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   Oct 26, 2023 · The Qassam rocket is even more intriguing because many components are made from everyday materials like sugar, fertilizer, firearms cartridges, springs, nails, and steel cylinders. This DIY approach has raised questions about how such an essential weapon can cause significant damage.

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9. www.cnn.com › 2023/10/13 › middleeastHomemade rockets and modified AK-47s: An annotated look at ...

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   Oct 13, 2023 · Homemade rockets and modified AK-47s: An annotated look at Hamas’ deadly arsenal | CNN. Weapons used by Hamas militants appear to be Russian or Chinese made. 02:36 - Source: CNN. Sources: U.S...

10. www.youtube.com › watchHamas militant video reveals how its rockets are made before ...

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    Oct 12, 2023 · A video released by Hamas militants reveals how their rockets are made. Hamas has built up a vast range of missiles, rockets and suicide drones in covert wor...

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    • Author: The Times and The Sunday Times