Pakistan has developed a diverse array of missile systems to bolster its strategic and tactical capabilities. Below is an overview of key missile systems, categorized by type, along with their specifications:Reuters
Ballistic Missiles
1. Ababeel (MIRV-Capable MRBM)
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Range: Up to 2,200 km
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Warheads: Multiple Independently Targetable Reentry Vehicles (MIRVs); configurations include 3×500 kg, 5×300 kg, or 8×185 kg warheads
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Propulsion: Solid-fuel
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Guidance: Inertial and terminal
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Purpose: Designed to penetrate ballistic missile defense systems, enhancing second-strike capability
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Status: Tested in 2017 and again in 2023 Wikipedia+2Wikipedia+2Wikipedia+2Wikipedia+3Wikipedia+3Wikipedia+3
2. Shaheen-III (MRBM)
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Range: Approximately 2,750 km
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Warhead: Conventional or nuclear
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Propulsion: Solid-fuel
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Guidance: Inertial and terminal
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Purpose: Capable of reaching all parts of India, including the Andaman and Nicobar Islands
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Status: First tested in 2015; currently operational Wikipedia+1AP News+1Wikipedia+1Wikipedia+1Wikipedia
3. Ghauri (Hatf-V)
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Range: 1,350–1,500 km
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Warhead: Conventional or nuclear (12–35 kT)
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Propulsion: Liquid-fuel
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Guidance: Inertial and terminal
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Purpose: Developed for strategic deterrence; influenced by North Korea's Nodong-1
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Status: Operational since 2003 Wikipedia+2Wikipedia+2Wikipedia+2Wikipedia+4Wikipedia+4Wikipedia+4
Cruise Missiles
4. Ra'ad (Hatf-VIII)
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Type: Air-Launched Cruise Missile (ALCM)
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Range: Approximately 350 km
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Warhead: Conventional or nuclear (5–12 kT)
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Propulsion: Turbojet
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Guidance: Inertial and terminal; terrain-following capability
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Launch Platform: F-16 and Mirage aircraft
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Status: Operational since 2012 Reuters+4Wikipedia+4Wikipedia+4WikipediaAP News
5. Ra'ad-II
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Type: Enhanced ALCM
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Range: Extended compared to Ra'ad-I
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Warhead: Conventional or nuclear (5–12 kT)
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Propulsion: Turbojet
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Guidance: Inertial and terminal; terrain-following capability
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Launch Platform: JF-17, Mirage-IIIR, and Mirage-VR aircraft
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Status: Operational since 2020 AP News+3Wikipedia+3Wikipedia+3
Air-to-Surface Missiles
6. Barq
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Type: Laser-guided air-to-surface missile; also functions as an anti-tank guided missile
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Range: Up to 8 km
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Warhead: High-explosive
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Launch Platform: Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicles (UCAVs) like Burraq and Shahpar-II
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Purpose: Designed for precision strikes against both stationary and moving targets
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Status: Operational since 2015; first used in Operation Zarb-e-Azb Wikipedia+2Wikipedia+2Wikipedia+2
These missile systems reflect Pakistan's strategic emphasis on maintaining a credible deterrent posture, with capabilities ranging from tactical battlefield support to strategic long-range strikes.
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