Pakistan Missile Technology, 2011
Hatf-I/IA
Hatf I is a Pakistani battlefield range ballistic missile (BRBN) which entered service with the Pakistan Army in the early 1990s. It is deployed as an artillery rocket and has been replaced by the improved Hatf IA and Hatf IB, which have a maximum range of 100 km.
Hatf I is a Pakistani battlefield range ballistic missile (BRBN) which entered service with the Pakistan Army in the early 1990s. It is deployed as an artillery rocket and has been replaced by the improved Hatf IA and Hatf IB, which have a maximum range of 100 km.
Type: Battle-field Range Ballistic Missile (BRBM)
Service history: In service
Production history:
Service history: In service
Production history:
Hatf-I: 1989
Hatf-IA: 1995
Hatf-IB: 2001
Manufacturer: Space & Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO), Kahuta Research Laboratories (KRL)
Produced: 1989
Specifications:
Weight: 1,500 kg (3,300 lb)
Length: 6 m (19 ft 8 in)
Diameter: 0.56 m (22 in)
Warhead: 500 kg (1,100 lb) Single/Sub-munitions, Conventional/Nuclear
Engine: single stage Propellant Solid
Operational range:
Hatf-I: 70 km (43 mi)
Hatf-IA/IB: 100 km (62 mi)
Guidance system:
Hatf-I/IA: unguided
Hatf-IB: Inertial guidance system
Hatf-IA: 1995
Hatf-IB: 2001
Manufacturer: Space & Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO), Kahuta Research Laboratories (KRL)
Produced: 1989
Specifications:
Weight: 1,500 kg (3,300 lb)
Length: 6 m (19 ft 8 in)
Diameter: 0.56 m (22 in)
Warhead: 500 kg (1,100 lb) Single/Sub-munitions, Conventional/Nuclear
Engine: single stage Propellant Solid
Operational range:
Hatf-I: 70 km (43 mi)
Hatf-IA/IB: 100 km (62 mi)
Guidance system:
Hatf-I/IA: unguided
Hatf-IB: Inertial guidance system
Abdali-I (named after the Afghan king Ahmad ShahAbdali, the founder of the Durrani Empire) is a short-range ballistic missile (SRBM) , developed by Pakistan and currently in service of Pakistan's armed forces. The Abdali-I was originally designed as the two-stage version of the Hatf-I, essentially a solid-propellant stage was attached to the bottom of a Hatf-I. However, the program was canceled in 1994, likely due to the purchase of the M-11 missiles from the People's Republic of China. A new design for the Abdali-I was started in 1995.
Type: Short range ballistic missile SRBM
Service history: In service
Used by:
PakistanProduction history: Since 1996
Manufacturer: National Development Complex (NDC)
Specifications:
Weight: 1,750 kg
Length: 9.75 m
Diameter: 0.56 m
Warhead: Single Conventional HE/Nuclear 500Kg
Engine: Single stage solid propellant
Operational range: 180 km
Guidance system: Inertial, Terminal
Hatf IX The Hatf IX, named Nasr , is a solid fuelled battlefield range ballistic missile (BRBM) system developed by Pakistan. The missile's existence was first reported after a test-firing on 19 April 2011. It is referred to by Pakistan's Inter Services Public Relations organization as a "Multi Tube Ballistic Missile" because the launch vehicle carries multiple missiles. The name "Nasr" is an Arabic word meaning "Victory".
Type: Battlefield Range Ballistic Missile (BRBM)
Place of origin: Pakistan
Service history: In service
Production history: 19 April 2011
Manufacturer: National Development Complex (NDC)
Specifications:
Warhead: Sub-kiloton tactical nuclear warhead (<1 kt)
Engine: Single-stage rocket motor Propellant Solid Fuel
Operational range: 60 km
Place of origin:
PakistanService history: In service
Production history: 19 April 2011
Manufacturer: National Development Complex (NDC)
Specifications:
Warhead: Sub-kiloton tactical nuclear warhead (<1 kt)
Engine: Single-stage rocket motor Propellant Solid Fuel
Operational range: 60 km
Ghaznavi Ghaznavi Missile is a short range ballistic missile (SRBM) with an optimal range of 290 km, produced by Pakistan and named after the 11th century Afghan conqueror Mahmud of Ghazni. The missile has a length of 9.64m, diameter of 0.99 m, launch weight of 5256 kg and is powered by a single stage solid fuel rocket motor. It is believed to be based on a Chinese design, the M-11 (NATO reporting name: CSS-7).
Hatf V The Hatf V, named Ghauri, is a medium-range ballistic missile (MRBM) developed by Kahuta Research Laboratories (KRL) of Pakistan. Powered by a single stage liquid fuel rocket motor, the missile has an optimum range of 1,500 km and can carry a payload of 700 kg. Two variants of the Ghauri were produced under the Pakistan missile research and development program and the development of a third was cancelled. The Ghauri-II uses increased motor assembly length and improved propellants for an increased range of 2,300 km (1,400 mi). The Ghauri-III had a planned range of 3,500–4,000 km.The missile is named after the Turkic ruler Shahabuddin Muhammad Ghauri of what today is Afghanistan, while the "Hatf" designation originates from the name of the sword or lance of the Prophet Muhammad.
Type: Medium-Range Ballistic Missile (MRBM)
Place of origin: Pakistan
Service history: In service
Production history: 12 January 2003
Used by: Pakistan
Manufacturer: Kahuta Research Laboratories (KRL)
Specifications:
Weight: 15,850 kg
Length: 15.90 m
Diameter: 1.35 m
Engine: Single stage liquid fuel rocket motor Propellant solid fuel
Operational range: 1,500 km
Flight altitude: 350 km reached in first test flight
Guidance system: Inertial guidance system (INS)
Place of origin:
PakistanService history: In service
Production history: 12 January 2003
Used by:
PakistanManufacturer: Kahuta Research Laboratories (KRL)
Specifications:
Weight: 15,850 kg
Length: 15.90 m
Diameter: 1.35 m
Engine: Single stage liquid fuel rocket motor Propellant solid fuel
Operational range: 1,500 km
Flight altitude: 350 km reached in first test flight
Guidance system: Inertial guidance system (INS)
Shaheen-IThe Shaheen missile series, named after a species of falcon found in the mountains of Pakistan, was developed by NESCOM's National Defence Complex (NDC) of Pakistan. Shaheen I is also designated Hatf IV.
Shaheen I is a short-range ballistic missile (SRBM) with an optimal range of 750 km, while Shaheen II is a medium-range ballistic missile (MRBM) with an optimal range of 3000 - 3500 km propelled by a two stage solic fuel rocket motor. The Shaheen I can deliver either a conventional or a nuclear payload much faster than liquid fuelled missiles such as the Ghauri because it does not need to be fuelled before launch, reducing deployment time significantly.
Type: Short Range Ballistic Missile (SRBM)
Place of origin: Pakistan
Service history: In service
Production history: 6 March 2003
Used by: Pakistan
Manufacturer: National Development Complex (NDC)
Specifications:
Weight: 9,500 kg (Payload 250-500 kg)
Length: 12 m
Diameter: 1 m
Warhead: Conventional high-explosive or nuclear
Engine: Single-stage solid fuel rocket motor Propellant solid fuel
Operational range: 750 km
Shaheen I is a short-range ballistic missile (SRBM) with an optimal range of 750 km, while Shaheen II is a medium-range ballistic missile (MRBM) with an optimal range of 3000 - 3500 km propelled by a two stage solic fuel rocket motor. The Shaheen I can deliver either a conventional or a nuclear payload much faster than liquid fuelled missiles such as the Ghauri because it does not need to be fuelled before launch, reducing deployment time significantly.
Type: Short Range Ballistic Missile (SRBM)
Place of origin:
PakistanService history: In service
Production history: 6 March 2003
Used by:
PakistanManufacturer: National Development Complex (NDC)
Specifications:
Weight: 9,500 kg (Payload 250-500 kg)
Length: 12 m
Diameter: 1 m
Warhead: Conventional high-explosive or nuclear
Engine: Single-stage solid fuel rocket motor Propellant solid fuel
Operational range: 750 km
Ghauri-II The Ghauri-II is a medium-range ballistic (MRBM). A longer ranged variant of the Ghauri-I, it was developed by increasing the length of the motor assembly and using improved propellants. The missile is Pakistan's equivalent to the US PGM-19 Jupiter but with a much longer range.
The Ghauri-I started development at the Khan Research Laboratories in 1993, with the first flight test occurring in 1998. The first flight test of the Ghauri-II took place in 1999 and the missile was handed over to the armed forces. Flight testing and improvements for both missiles continued into 2004.Ghauri-II missile is currently operational with Pakistan's Armed forces.
The Ghauri-I started development at the Khan Research Laboratories in 1993, with the first flight test occurring in 1998. The first flight test of the Ghauri-II took place in 1999 and the missile was handed over to the armed forces. Flight testing and improvements for both missiles continued into 2004.Ghauri-II missile is currently operational with Pakistan's Armed forces.
Type: MRBM
Place of origin: Pakistan
Manufacturer: Kahuta Research Laboratory (KRL)
Specifications:
Weight: 17,800 kg
Length: 18.00 m
Diameter: 1.35 m
Warhead: 1200 kg conventional or nuclear
Engine: Single-stage liquid propellant rocket motor Propellant Liquid fuel
Operational range:
2,000 km (with 1,200 kg payload)
2,500 km (with 750 kg payload)
Guidance system: Inertial guidance system (INS), GPS satellite guidance
Place of origin:
PakistanManufacturer: Kahuta Research Laboratory (KRL)
Specifications:
Weight: 17,800 kg
Length: 18.00 m
Diameter: 1.35 m
Warhead: 1200 kg conventional or nuclear
Engine: Single-stage liquid propellant rocket motor Propellant Liquid fuel
Operational range:
2,000 km (with 1,200 kg payload)
2,500 km (with 750 kg payload)
Guidance system: Inertial guidance system (INS), GPS satellite guidance
Shaheen-II The Shaheen-II is a medium range ballistic missile (MRBM) developed by NESCOM's National Defence Complex of Pakistan. The Shaheen missile series is named after a falcon that lives in the mountains of Pakistan. The missile is considered to be Pakistan's equivalent to the US Pershing II.
Type: Medium Range Ballistic Missile (MRBM)
Place of origin:
PakistanService history: In service
Production history: 9 March 2004
Manufacturer: National Development Complex (NDC)
Specifications:
Weight: 25,000 kg (Re-entry vehicle 1,050 kg)
Length: 17.5 m
Diameter: 1.4 m
Warhead: Conventional high-explosive or nuclear
Engine: Two-stage solid fuel rocket motor
Operational range: 2,500 km-3,500 km
Flight altitude: 100-300km
Guidance system: Inertial navigation system, GPS satellite guidance
Ghauri-III
The Ghauri-III is an intermediate-range ballistic missile being developed by Pakistan. Based on the previous Ghauri I & II missiles, it has three liquid fuel rocket stages. Currently its range is longer than any other ballistic missile in Pakistan's arsenal. The Ghauri-III reportedly started development around 1999 with a planned range of over 3,000 km. Few details are known, but Ghauri III is presumed to be road mobile, being transported and launched by a transporter erector launcher. The warhead, like other Pakistani ballistic missiles, is believed to be either conventional or nuclear and guided by an inertial guidance system.
In late May 2004 it was reported that the missile would be to be ready for testing in June of that year, similarly in 2009 it was reported that missile will be tested in August 2009 but no test has taken place as of 2011.
It was reported on 28 May 2011 that, according to the memoirs of Abdul Qadeer Khan published that day, the funding for the development of the Ghauri III missile system was stopped in May 2000 by then Chief Executive, Pervez Musharraf. Around 50% of the missile's development project was completed by that time. AQ Khan quotes Musharraf asking "you want to destroy Israel?".
Shaheen-III
The Shaheen III (White Falcon) is a Pakistani intermediate-range ballistic missile speculated to be in development with a range of 4000-4500 km. It is a member of the solid-fueled Shaheen series missile family and is envisioned to replace the less advanced liquid-fueled Ghauri-III system whose development was canceled in May 2000 according to Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan, Pakistan's former top scientist. The Shaheen series systems are developed jointly by Pakistan's SUPARCO and the NESCOM and its subsidiary, NDC.
Taimur
Intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). Approximate range is greater than 7000Km.
In late May 2004 it was reported that the missile would be to be ready for testing in June of that year, similarly in 2009 it was reported that missile will be tested in August 2009 but no test has taken place as of 2011.
It was reported on 28 May 2011 that, according to the memoirs of Abdul Qadeer Khan published that day, the funding for the development of the Ghauri III missile system was stopped in May 2000 by then Chief Executive, Pervez Musharraf. Around 50% of the missile's development project was completed by that time. AQ Khan quotes Musharraf asking "you want to destroy Israel?".
Shaheen-III
The Shaheen III (White Falcon) is a Pakistani intermediate-range ballistic missile speculated to be in development with a range of 4000-4500 km. It is a member of the solid-fueled Shaheen series missile family and is envisioned to replace the less advanced liquid-fueled Ghauri-III system whose development was canceled in May 2000 according to Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan, Pakistan's former top scientist. The Shaheen series systems are developed jointly by Pakistan's SUPARCO and the NESCOM and its subsidiary, NDC.
Taimur
Intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). Approximate range is greater than 7000Km.
Babur Hatf VII (Cruise Missile)
Babur (named after the first Mughal Emperor Zahir ud-Din Babur), also designated Hatf VII, is the first land attack cruise missile to be developed by Pakistan.
Launched from ground-based transporter erector launchers, warships and submarines, the Babur can be armed with a conventional or nuclear warhead and has a reported range of 700 km (430 mi). The missile is designed to avoid radar detection and penetrate enemy air defences. Serial production of the Babur started in October 2005.
Launched from ground-based transporter erector launchers, warships and submarines, the Babur can be armed with a conventional or nuclear warhead and has a reported range of 700 km (430 mi). The missile is designed to avoid radar detection and penetrate enemy air defences. Serial production of the Babur started in October 2005.
Ra'ad (Hatf VIII)The Ra'ad (Thunder) is an air-launched cruise missile (ALCM) developed by Pakistan and operational with the Pakistan Air Force (PAF). Though initially launched from a PAF Dassault Mirage III ROSE combat aircraft during testing, the missile is planned to be integrated with and launched from other PAF platforms such as the JF-17 combat aircraft. The Ra'ad's current range is stated to be 350 km.
Ra'ad is designed to attack fixed enemy installations (such as radar posts, command nodes and stationary surface to air missile launchers) at stand-off range, keeping the launching aircraft away from enemy air defence systems. The accuracy of the missile is reported to be comparable to Pakistan's Babur cruise missile, which has "pinpoint accuracy" according to official sources.
Baktar-ShikanThe HJ-8 or Hongjian-8 (transliterated as "Red Arrow-8") is a second generation tube-launched, optically tracked, wire-guided anti-tank missile system which was originally deployed by the People's Liberation Army since the late 1980s. Pakistan produces this missile system under licence as the Baktar-Shikan at Kahuta Research Laboratories. It is able to defeat explosive reactive armour (ERA).
H-4 SOW
The H-4 SOW (Stand-Off Weapon) is a precision-guided glide bomb manufactured by Pakistan and deployed by the Pakistan Air Force, capable of striking targets at stand-off range. It has a terminal guidance system based on an infrared imaging seeker, which identifies the target during the final stage of flight. Designed to hit targets out to 120 km, the bomb may have the capability to evade radar.
Anza
Anza (Lance) is a series of shoulder-fired, man-portable surface-to-air missiles produced by Pakistan. Guided by an infra-red homing seeker, Anza is used for low level air defence.
Anza is produced by Kahuta Research Laboratories (KRL), being one of the facility's main conventional weapons projects. Development was originally undertaken to eliminate dependence on importing expensive foreign systems.Various versions of the Anza are currently in service with the Pakistan Army, with the Mk-III version being the most recent. The Anza is also offered for export, Malaysia being its only known export customer after receiving 100 Anza Mk-I in 2002 and, later, a further 500 Anza Mk-II systems.
Anza is produced by Kahuta Research Laboratories (KRL), being one of the facility's main conventional weapons projects. Development was originally undertaken to eliminate dependence on importing expensive foreign systems.Various versions of the Anza are currently in service with the Pakistan Army, with the Mk-III version being the most recent. The Anza is also offered for export, Malaysia being its only known export customer after receiving 100 Anza Mk-I in 2002 and, later, a further 500 Anza Mk-II systems.