Ghauri-III
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| Ghauri-III/Hatf-VIII | |
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| Type | Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missile IRBM |
| Service history | |
| In service | Under Development |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Kahuta Research Laboratories (KRL) |
| Unit cost | Unknown |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | Unknown |
| Length | Unknown |
| Diameter | Unknown |
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| Warhead | Nuclear, HE |
| Detonation mechanism |
NA |
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| Engine | multiple stage liquid propellant engine |
| Wingspan | Unknown |
| Operational range |
3,500 km - 4000 Km |
| Flight altitude | Unknown (Apogee) |
| Speed | Unknown |
| Guidance system |
Unknown |
| Launch platform |
transporter erector launcher (TEL)?? |
The Ghauri-III is an intermediate-range ballistic missile under development by Pakistan. Its designed to be a 3-stage missile, based on the Ghauri missile. It would be by far the most advanced ballistic missile, with the farthest range, in Pakistan's arsenal. The Ghauri-III missile uses a liquid propellant engine. The Ghauri-III missile reportedly started development around 1999 with a planned range of 3,500 km to 4,000 km. It is presumed to be road mobile and use an inertial guidance system, like previous Pakistani designs. Few specific details are known as yet.
The Ghauri III is likely designed for long-range strikes into neighbor India. It is nuclear capable and is probably designed to be deployed against targets deep within India. As for status of Ghauri-III, it is currently under development.
Other missiles currently in the service of Pakistan are Hatf-I (BRBM), Abdali-I (BRBM), Ghaznavi (SRBM), Ghauri-I (MRBM), Ghauri-II (MRBM), Shaheen-I (MRBM), Shaheen-II (IRBM), Babur (cruise missile) and Ra'ad (cruise missile).
| Designation | Other Name | Range | Payload | Status | Inventory |
| Hatf-I/IA (BRBM) | Hatf-I/IA | 80/100 km | 500 kg | Deployed | 100+ |
| Abdali (SRBM) | Hatf-II | 180 km | 500 kg | Deployed, Under production | Unknown |
| Ghaznavi (SRBM) | Hatf-III | 290 km | 500 kg | Deployed, Under production | ~100+ |
| Shaheen-I (MRBM) | Hatf-IV | 750 km | 750 kg | Deployed, Under production | ~75-150 |
| Ghauri-I (MRBM) | Hatf-V | 1500 km | 700-1000 kg | Deployed, Under production | ~100+ |
| Ghauri-II (MRBM) | Hatf-VA | 2,400 km, More range with lighter payload. | 1200 kg | Operational, Under production | ~100+ |
| Shaheen-II (IRBM) | Hatf-VI | 2,500 km, More range with lighter payload. | 1000+ kg | Deployed, Under production | 200+ |
| Babur (Cruise Missile) | Hatf-VII | 700 km | 500 kg | Deployed | 12,000 |
| Ra'ad (Air Launched Cruise Missile) | Hatf-VIII | 350 km | Tested | --- | |
| Ghauri-III (IRBM) | 3,500+ km | 1000+ kg | Under Development | ||
| Shaheen-III (IRBM) | 3,500+ km | 1000+ kg | Under Development | ||
| M-11 (SRBM) | 300 km | 500 kg | In service | Unknown |
Note: Not every missile has nuclear payload.
[edit] References
- Ghauri-III engine test report
- Federation of American Scientists
- The Pakistani Military Consortium
- Pakistan Defence
