Ghaznavi
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| Ghaznavi/Hatf-III SRBM | |
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| Type | Short range ballistic missile SRBM |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2004 |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | PMO |
| Unit cost | Unknown |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 5,256 kg |
| Length | 8.5 m |
| Diameter | 0.8 m |
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| Warhead | Single Conventional HE/Nuclear 50 to 100 kT |
| Detonation mechanism |
NA |
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| Engine | single stage solid propellant engine |
| Wingspan | Unknown |
| Operational range |
290 km |
| Flight altitude | Unknown (Apogee) |
| Speed | Unknown |
| Guidance system |
Inertial |
| Launch platform |
transporter erector launcher (TEL) |
For Mahmud Ghaznavi please see Mahmud of Ghazni
[edit] Description
Ghaznavi (Urdu: غزنوی) is the name given to a Pakistani missile. It is named after the 11th century Muslim conqueror Mahmud of Ghazni. The Ghaznavi missile is a short-range ballistic missile (SRBM) with an optimal range of 290 km. The Ghaznavi Missile has a CEP of 250 meters.
The Ghaznavi missile can deliver either a conventional or nuclear payload. It is powered by a single stage solid propellant engine. The Ghaznavi missile has already been added to the army’s “strategic command,” and Pakistan’s nuclear and missile program will maintain the pace of development, and tests will continue to be conducted as per technical needs.
Other missiles currently in the service of Pakistan are Hatf-I (BRBM), Abdali-I (BRBM), Ghauri-I (MRBM), Ghauri-II (MRBM), Ghauri-III (IRBM) (under development), 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 | 400-1000 |
| 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] External links
- The Nation
- Federation of American Scientists
- The Pakistani Military Consortium
- Pakistani Defence.com
- Pakistan Air Force
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