Yasin (RPG)

The Yasin (Arabic: ياسين), also known as Yassin or Al-Yassin, is a RPG weapon made by the Al-Qassam Brigades which is the military group of Hamas. It's used to destroy tanks and other armoured vehicles and was first used in 2004. It's named after Hamas' leader, Sheikh Ahmed Yasin, who was killed by the Israeli Forces on March 22, 2004.[3]

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[1]–Present
Used by	Al-Qassam Brigades (Hamas) Al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigades (Fatah) Abu Ali Mustafa Brigades (PFLP)
Wars	Second Intifada Gaza War Israel–Hamas war
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)[2]
Length	95 cm (37")[2]
Crew	1 or 2
Caliber	40 mm (1.57") rocket engine ; 85mm warhead[2]
Muzzle velocity	295 m/s[2]
Effective firing range	300 m[2]
Sights	Iron or telescopic sights.

The Yasin was shown for the first time in August 2004. It was created by engineers from Hamas, led by Adnan al-Ghoul, who was killed by the IDF on October 22, 2004.[4]

The design of the Yasin was influenced by two other weapons: the RPG-2 and RPG-7. The RPG-2 was used for the launcher's tube design and the shape of the warhead. The RPG-7 was used for the enhanced warhead and the nozzle at the launcher's rear. This nozzle helps reduce the recoil when firing the rocket. The Yasin is made in small underground workshops and uses TNT and powdered ammonium nitrate as explosives. It's said to have a range of 200 to 250 meters, according to Israeli intelligence.[3]