Function medium-range, all-weather, subsonic cruise missile
Manufacturer National Defence Complex (NDC)
Unit cost Unknown
Entered service August 11, 2005
General characteristics
Engine turbo-fan and a solid-fuel booster
Launch mass 1440 kg
Length 6.25 m
with booster= 7 m...
The sudden test of the Babur missile surprised some. The United States gave a muted response. India which, though gave no official response, was criticized by its media for not knowing beforehand. Some criticized the Indian intelligence incorrectly, despite a media report had reported Pakistan's...
On August 12th, 2005, Pakistan publicly announced that it had successfully test fired a nuclear-capable Babur cruise missile. The missile was launched from a land based transporter erector launcher (TEL). With this test, Pakistan became one of twelve countries that possess cruise missile...