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In light of the secret nature of Pakistan's weapons R & D Programs, I want to know if below mentioned programs are really in variou stages of development:

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Pakistan [Chris] - March 8, 2014 05:56 PM (GMT)
CURRENT WEAPONS DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS

AIR WEAPONS COMPLEX

HEAVY INDUSTRIES TAXILA

Al Khalid II MBT
Al Khalid IA MBT
Future 155mm SPH
Self-Propelled Mortar Carrier

KHAN RESEARCH LABORATORIES

Ghauri III IRBM

NATIONAL DEFENSE COMPLEX

Improved Babur ALCM, GLCM, & ULCM
New BVRAAM

NATIONAL ENGINEERING & SCIENTIFIC COMMISSION

Burraq UCAV
Air-launched ATGM

KARACHI SHIPYARD & ENGINEERING WORKS

Future Frigate
Future Submarine

(Details to follow)

Pakistan (Chris) - March 8, 2014 10:48 PM (GMT)
Al Khalid II MBT

An incremental, but significant, improvement of the Al Khalid tank was started pre-2007, with production originally slated for 2009-ish. It has obviously been delayed, but development continues, with 2012 frequently cited as the in-service year. Imrpovements in the new unit include better transmission, slight weight reduction, autoloader, improved sensors & fire control, improved gun stabilization, new armor, integrated battle management system (aka digital doohickeys), an improved active protection system, greater ammunition storage, and more powerful ammunition. It will also receive a new powerpack. Nothing earth-shattering, but enough to put this at on par with current high-end Russian and Chinese designs like the T-90S and Type 98.

Specifications
Crew: 3
Weight: 48,000 kg
Length: 10.07m (gun forwards)
Width: 3.5m
Height: 2.4m
Armament: 1x125mm with autoloader, 1x12.7mm AAMG, 1x7.62mm CMG
Ammunition: 49x125mm, up to 8 AT-11 or Kombat (replace 2 125mm each), 1500x12.7mm, 7100x7.62mm
Engine: 6-cylinder diesel for 1,500 hp
Power/Weight: 32 hp/tonne
Speed: 75 km/h road, 65 km/h off-road, 55 km/h cross country
Range: 500km
Cost: $5-5.5 million
Production Rate: 50 per year (standard), 100 per year (double shifts)

Timeline
2000: Al Khalid finally enters serial production
2001: Al Khalid enters service
~2004: Al Khalid II development begins
2009: Al Khalid I enters production
2011: Prototypes
2013: LRIP
2015: FRP

Pakistan (Chris) - March 8, 2014 10:52 PM (GMT)
Improved Babur Cruise Missile

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Current Babur missiles have 40% greater range (700 km compared to 500) than the original weapon. A second improvement is intended to expand this a further 40% to 1000 km. The new version will also have variants for submarine and warship launch, and give the Pakistani Navy a deep strike capability matched by few nations. The missile will also have guidance upgrades for improved accuracy.


Specifications
Weight: 1600 kg
Length: 6.25m, 7.1m with booster, 7.4m in capsule
Diameter: 0.52m, 0.533m in capsule
Wingspan: 2.67m
Propulsion: Solid fuel rocket (booster), high bypass turbofan (main)
Speed: Mach 0.8
Range: 1000 km
Guidance: Inertial & GPS with TERCOM
Ground Launch Platform: 4-round TEL
Surface Launch Platform: 4-round box launcher
Submarine Launch Platform: 21" (533.4mm) torpedo tube-launched capsule
Cost: ~$3.5-4 million


Timeline
1995: Pakistan begins work on cruise missiles
1998: 6 US BGM-109 Tomahawks crash in Pakistan en-route to Afghan targets
2005: Original Babur successfully test fired, missile enters service
2007: Enhanced Babur successfully test fired
2009: Further test firings, further enhanced versions confirmed
2011: Development continues
2013: First prototypes & test firings for ground-launched unit
2014: Prototypes for submarine-launched unit, ground-launched enters service
2015: Ship-launched version tested
2016: Submarine-launched unit enters service
2017: Ship-launched unit enters service

Pakistan (Chris) - March 8, 2014 10:53 PM (GMT)
Baktar-Bharind ATGM

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It has been stated that NESCOM is working on a new ATGM that will be fired from its Burraq UCAV, and will likely see use on its Cobra helicopters and ground vehicles as well. Drawing experience from manufacturing and use of the Baktar-Shikan ("Green Arrow," a variant of Chinese HJ-8) ATGM, Pakistan is seeking to employ a larger and longer ranged weapon, with greater utility, tentatively dubbed Baktar-Bharind (Green Hornet). The program will benefit from existing technology-sharing with Turkey on UAVs and UCAVs, and China on ATGMs.


Specifications
Weight: 37 kg
Length: 1.8m
Diameter: 152mm
Guidance: Laser beam riding
Range: 100-6000m
Warhead: Tandem HEAT
Penetration: 1200mm
Launch Platforms: Burraq (2), AH-1F/S (8), AH-64D (16), Z-9WA (4), Ground combat vehicles (2 or 4-round launcher)
Cost: $70,000


Timeline
pre-2009: Studies, program begins
2014: Prototype
2016: LRIP
2017: IOC

Pakistan (Chris) - March 8, 2014 10:55 PM (GMT)
H-6 BVRAAM

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In 2001, Pakistan's NDC began studies into the possible development of an indigenous air-to-air missile. It is understood to have acquired South African (R-Darter) and Chinese (PL-12) missiles and technology, with some Indian sources stating that the H-4 and H-2 standoff weapons are actually air-to-air missiles, specifically license-built R-Darters. However, Pakistan calls them bombs. Regardless, a project for a locally-designed and produced weapon remains. This will augment existing designs and provide an indigenous weapons capability should international relations falter and reduce the support and availability for foreign weapons.


Specifications

Weight 156 kg
Length 3.71 m
Diameter 0.175 m
Propulsion: Solid-Fuel Rocket
Maximum Speed: Mach 4
Maximum Range: 110 km
Flight Ceiling: 22,000m
Guidance: Inertial w/ datalink & Active Radar terminal
Cost: $400,000
Platforms: F-16, JF-17, FC-20, F-7PG, Mirage III/V ROSE


Timeline

2001: Initial studies begin
2003: Test firing of locally produced AAM
2011: Development continues
2012: Design finalized
2014: Prototype
2016: LRIP
2018: FRP
2019: IOC

Pakistan (Chris) - March 8, 2014 10:57 PM (GMT)
Quhafa 155mm Self-Propelled Howitzer

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There has been a long term Pakistani project to field a self-propelled gun based on the Al Khalid chassis, using technical knowledge gleamed from the Al Khalid program (chassis, gun barrels). This low-cost unit is based on a 2002 survey conducted by HIT on the possible development and production of an indigenous self-propelled artillery system. The unit is expected to be employed in large numbers to augment and possibly replace M109 Howitzers, with the eventual goal of a mobile artillery force sufficient to support all armored and mechanized formations, and with high commonality with existing armored units to improve logistics. Part of the artillery consolidation program that intends to standardize all weapons to 155mm, this is expected to be equipped with a 155mm gun based on the Turkish Panter howitzer, and may include technology from both the Turkish Firtina and Chinese PLZ-05 self-propelled artillery systems, and possibly South African assistance as well. While not intended to be truly outstanding in most categories, it will provide excellent performance for its cost, and at least 300 units are expected to be required by 2030, with a possible expansion to 600 if is to fully replace the M109.


Specifications
Crew: 5
Combat Weight: 50,000 kg
Length: 12.1m
Width: 3.5m
Height: 3.12m
Engine: KMDB 6TD-2 6-cylinder diesel for 1200 hp
Speed: 70 km/h road, 48 km/h off-road, 35 km/h average cross-country
Range: 500 km
Armament: 1x155mm/52 cal gun/howitzer, 1x12.7mm mg
Ammunition: 42x155mm, 500x12.7mm
Firing Range: 30 km (HE), 41.6 km (ERFB-BB), 57 km (BB RAP)
Rate of Fire: 12 rpm (burst), 6-8 rpm (normal), 2 rpm (sustained)
MRSI Capability: 3 rounds
Emplace Time: 30 seconds
Displace Time: 30 seconds
Production Rate: 25+ per year normal, 50 with double shifts
Cost: $5 million


Timeline
2002: Feasibility studies begin
2006: Design studies begin
2011: Project officially begins
2017: Prototypes
2019: LRIP
2021: FRP
2022: IOC

Pakistan (Chris) - March 8, 2014 10:58 PM (GMT)
Al-Khalid IA MBT

A modernization program to bring original Al-Khalid and Al-Khalid I tanks up to the level of the similar Al-Khalid II, these incorporate a redesigned turret based on the Al-Khalid II. This includes improved autoloader, upgraded active protection system, and new sensors and electronics. It will also receive an armor upgrade, and overall represents a modest upgrade over the current Al Khalid I. It will, however, NOT have the Al-Khalid II's powerpack, relying instead on original engine. All existing Al-Khalid & Al-Khalid I tanks will eventually be upgraded to this standard. Because price of new units would be so close to the Al-Khalid II, this will likely not be exported as new-build, and only be offered as a future upgrade. Those willing to pay that much would probably opt for the sligtly more expensive Al-Khalid II anyway.

Specifications
Crew: 3
Weight: 47,000 kg
Length: 10.07m (gun forwards)
Width: 3.5m
Height: 2.4m
Armament: 1x125mm with autoloader, 1x12.7mm AAMG, 1x7.62mm CMG
Ammunition: 49x125mm, up to 8 AT-11 (replace 2 125mm each), 1500x12.7mm, 7100x7.62mm
Engine: Ukrainian KMDB 6TD-2 6-cylinder diesel for 1,200 hp (890 kW)
Power/Weight: 27.9 hp/tonne
Speed: 72 km/h road, 55 km/h off-road, 45 km/h cross country
Range: 500km
Cost: $1.25-1.5 million (upgrade of existing Al-Khalid tank)
Production Rate: 50 per year (standard), 100 per year (double shifts)

Timeline
2000: Al Khalid I finally enters serial production
2001: Al Khalid I enters service
~2004: Al Khalid II development begins
2011: Prototypes
2013: LRIP
2015: FRP

Pakistan (Chris) - March 8, 2014 11:01 PM (GMT)
Assorted Flame-Throwing Devices

The Pakistan Army has, as of at least 2011, been confirmed to be looking at modern incendiary weapons and technologies that could be used to improve older ones. This is because such devices are ideal for mountain and cave fighting as has been found in both the Kashmir conflicts with India and the battles with insurgents in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas. An assortment of firms are now being developed to meet possible needs.


XPF-1 FLAMETHROWER

A conventional unit similar to the iconic weapons of the First and Second World Wars, it consists of a heavy backpack with large pressurized fuel tanks, which feeds a rifle-style nozzel. Improvements in fuel and pressurization are expected to approximately double effective range compared to older weapons, to a respectable 40 meters. In addition, improved materials and safety features will dramatically reduce the danger of combustion as a result of small arms impact. These include less reactive fuel, kevlar armor protection, and self-sealing tanks. As a result, such devices will have greatly improved survivability, and will provide cost-effective weapons for intended operations as opposed to expensive helicopter/drone missile strikes, while maintaining greater multi-shot capability compared to incendiary rockets and grenades. However, while materials advances have reduced weight, these are still very bulky and heavy.

SPECIFICATIONS:
Crew: 1
Weight: 21.9 kg (full), 9.2 kg (empty)
Effective Range: 40m
Maximum Range: 60-70m
Burn Time: 41 seconds
Cost: $5000

TIMELINE:
2011: development begins
Q4 2014: prototype
Q2 2016: Evaluation
Q1 2017: LRIP
Q3 2018: FRP
Q1 2019: IOC


XPF-2 Incendiary Rocket

Based on the RPG series long produced under license, with similarities to the Russian RPO-1 Shmel and US M202 FLASH, this will be a single-shot, reloadable rocket designed to provide an incendiary "punch" at longer ranges. The rocket's warhead will have a thin casing filled with a pyrophoric compound (likely TPA) that will ignite spontaneously on contact with air, and create a localized searing blaze. The weapon is required to be effective against point targets from ranges of greater than 150m, and at least 500m for area targets. The rocket will be able to be fired from standard RPG-7 launchers.
Given the similarity to the Russian RPO-Z rocket system, the ultimate fate of this program is uncertain, as an appropriate option from Russia might prove better for most clients. However, Russia's close ties with India ensure that Pakistan would need a reliable source of such weapons, and this weapon, being fundamentally an RPG round, requires minimal additional training or support infrastructure. It is being developed as a private venture.

SPECIFICATIONS:
Diameter: 105mm
Weight: 4.5kg
Warhead: 1.9kg TPA
Effective Range: 150-180m (point target), 600m (area target)
Cost: $250

TIMELINE:
2011: development begins
2013: prototype
Q3 2014: LRIP
Q2 2016: FRP
Q1 2017: IOC


XPF-3 Incendiary Grenade

The most inexpensive of all weapons being developed, this is essentially a normal hand grenade with a thinner composite wall and TPA filler. Upon throwing, the 2-4 second fuze counts down and eventually burns a hole in the grenade's outer shell, exposing the pyrophoric TPA to air and causing it to spontaneously ignite, incinerating the rest of the grenade and generating a very small, but very powerful blaze effective for room clearing and igniting combustible materials.

SPECIFICATIONS:
Weght: 550g
Height: 145mm
Diameter: 60mm
Filler: 340g TPA
Throwing Range: 35m (typical soldier)
Fuze: 2.5-4 seconds
Cost: $50

TIMELINE:
2011: development begins
2013: LRIP
Q2 2015: FRP
Q3 2015: IOC
Pakistan (Chris) - March 8, 2014 11:02 PM (GMT)
DAWAT IAV

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Currently, the Pakistan Army uses the Maaz ATGM carrier as its ATGM support for infantry forces. Unfortunately, this is nothing more than a basic Talha APC with a pintle mounted Baktar-Shiken launcher instead of a machine gun, allowing only one missile to be fired at a time and forcing the operator to be exposed for the duration of the engagement. While an interim solution for the needs of mechanized and motorized infantry, it is clearly unacceptable in the long term. As such, the Pakistan Army has contracted HIT, developer of the Talha, with the design and production of a new ATGM carrier, dubbed the Dawat IAV (Improved Antitank Vehicle).
The new vehicle will employ the larger Baktar-Bharind missile (under development) in a fully automated 4-round turret. The turret includes detection and guidance systems, has traverse of +/- 95 degrees, and is raised up to 0.6 meters for firing. The vehicle carries a total of 8 reload missiles.


Specifications
Crew 4
Weight 13.9 ton (combat)
Length 5.55m
Width 2.6m
Height 2.97m (turret stowed), 3.58m (turret fully extended)
Engine: Detroit Diesel 6V53T for 275 hp, or UTD-20 for 330 hp
Speed: 70 km/h (275 hp), 75 km/h (330 hp)
Range: 515 km
Armament: 4xBaktar-Bharind/Shahbaaz ATGM, 1x12.7mm mg
Ammunition: 12xBaktar-Bharind, 300x12.7mm
Cost (new): $600-650,000


Timeline
Q1 2014: Project begins
Q3 2017: First prototype
Q2 2019: LRIP
Q4 2020: FRP
Q2 2021: IOC

Pakistan (Chris) - March 8, 2014 11:04 PM (GMT)
BAKTAR-SHAHBAAZ ATGM

An upgrade of the Baktar-Bharind ATGM, the Shahbaaz (Falcon) will utilitze the same warhead and propulsion systems (and thus launchers), but will be equipped with a new imaging infrared (IIR) guidance system, allowing for a true fire-and-forget capability. This will bring the Pakistani ATGM forces in line with Indian and western competitors, while drastically improving the survivability of all launch platforms. A preplanned product improvement (PPPI) is also scheduled, which will include a lock-on-after-launch capability, which allows the vehicle to obtain targeting information from external sources, and fire while remaining completely concealed.


Specifications
Weight: 38 kg
Length: 1.8m
Diameter: 152mm
Guidance: IIR
Range: 100-5000m (10,000m air-launched)
Warhead: Tandem HEAT
Penetration: 1200mm
Launch Platforms: Burraq (2), AH-1F/S (8), Z-9WA (4), Ground combat vehicles (2 or 4-round launcher)
Cost: $250,000


Timeline
Q1 2014: Project Initiation
Q4 2017: Prototypes
Q2 2019: LRIP
Q3 2020: FRP
Q3 2021: IOC
Q4 2024: PPPI

Pakistan (Chris) - March 12, 2014 02:20 PM (GMT)
Paper Rocket & Penaid Rocket SR/IRBM. VSIC

India's pursuance of missile defence has lead the Pakistani Ministry of Defence to conduct a study into the feasibility of using rockets with identical dimensions to those already in service but carrying no warhead and a simple guidance system only needed to get the missile into the vicinity of an adversaries air space to be intercepted. The goal is for enemy ABMs to be unable to distinguish between the 'Paper Rocket' causing them to expend expensive missiles bringing down inexpensive rockets thus depleting their stocks and permitting the swamping of defences.

Used in conjunction with 'real' missiles, anti-radiation and in the future hopefully EMP weapons the 'Paper Rocket' will form an integral part of future missile operations. While most will be unarmed, some will be contain a fuse and a large volume of chaff in an attempt to blind hostile radar sets in conjunction with jamming operations.

The Penaid rocket will use existing missile models with guidance and warhead removed and replaced simply by penetration aids, the goal being to further confuse chaff filled radar screens with what will appear to be multiple warheads amidst real warheads, and remove the need to equip actual nuclear missiles with any form of penetration aid, hopefully allowing a greater allocation of nuclear warheads.

General Characteristics: Paper Rocket
Dimensions: Depend on variant and weapon to be simulated.
Weight: Depends on variant.
Range: As above.
Warhead: None (is chaff a warhead?)
Guidance: Something simple and very cheap, probably gyroscopic.

Cost: $500,000 (Sounding rockets cost under $100,000 and this doesn't do anything fancy.)

General Characteristics: Shaheen I/Ghaznavi Penaid Rocket.
Dimensions: Depend on basis missile.
Weight: Depends on variant.
Range: Depends on variant.
Warhead: None (are penaids a warhead?)
Guidance: Inertial + ring-laser gyroscope

Cost: Upgrade of existing missiles $2million

Timeline: With a decent amount of experience producing missiles, the ability to churn out simple rockets should be rapid, this is to all intents and purposes an empty rocket. Again, any adjustments and I'm willing to alter.

Pakistan (Chris) - March 12, 2014 02:29 PM (GMT)
AL-ASLAMI SELF-PROPELLED MORTAR CARRIER

Pakistan has for at least the past few years displayed an interest in acquiring self-propelled mortars as an organic fire support system for armored and mechanized battalions. Recognizing that such systems have already been developed from M113 APCs, Heavy Industries Taxila has embarked on a program to acquire an indigenous capability to produce these vehciles. Pakistan already has production lines for Talha (M113 derivative) APCs and both 81mm and 120mm mortars. As such, the only issue is one of effective integration. As with the American systems, the intention is to employ a mortar on a turntable in the troop compartment such that it can fire out of a roof hatch on the vehicle, with traverse of at least 90 degrees and the ability of the crew to fire while under near-complete armor protection. The vehicle will bear little difference from the basic Talha aside from the turntable, fire control features, and roof hatch. The mortars will have all components, and can be removed from the vehicle to be carried and set up normally, allowing for valuable tactical flexibility, especially in mountainous terrain.

Specifications

Crew 6
Weight 12.5 ton (combat weight)
Length 5.55m
Width 2.54m
Height 2.59m
Engine: Detroit Diesel 6V53T for 275 hp, or UTD-20 for 330 hp
Speed: 70 km/h (275 hp), 75 km/h (330 hp), 5 km/h (swimming)
Range: 515 km
Armament: 1x81mm or 120mm mortar, 1x12.7mm mg
Ammunition: 114 (81mm) or 69 (120mm) rounds, 300x12.7mm
Cost (new): $400-450,000 (81mm), $450-500,000 (120mm)
Cost (upgrade): $100,000 (81mm), $150,000 (120mm)
Cost includes the mortar.

Timeline

Q3 2015: Prototype
Q2 2016: LRIP
Q1 2017: FRP
Q3 2018: IOC

Pakistan (Chris) - March 20, 2014 10:57 AM (GMT)
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JF-17 Block III



The JF-17 is being built in 50 aircraft Blocks biennially, with 25 aircraft per year built in Pakistan. After each Block is completed, the latest modification is released, and from 2016, the Block III will enter production. The Block III will incorporate numerous improvements in avionics and sensors, including an AESA radar, IRST, a new engine and further enhanced munitions. It is the airframe that has changed most substantially though.

This modification gives JF-17 Thunder a substantial increase in payload, range, and speed. Unlike the crancked arrow wing of F-16XL, this particular JF-17 mounts a diamond shaped wing, commonly associated with YF-23 Black Widow. Primarily intended for Strike role, Block III because of its increased internal fuel capacity and payload, the JF-17 XL can carry twice the payload of the JF-17, 40% further.


General characteristics:
Crew: 2
Length: 50 ft 2 in (16.51 m)
Wingspan: 31 ft 3 in (10.44 m)
Height: 15 ft 7 in (5.36 m)
Wing area: 533 ft2 (58.81 m2)
Empty weight: 15,000 lb (7,980 kg)
Max takeoff weight: 28,000 lb (14,775 kg)
Powerplant: 1× WS-10 turbofan
Dry thrust: 17,155 lbf (76.3 kN)
Thrust with afterburner: 28,984 lbf (128.9 kN)
Performance:
Maximum speed: Mach 2.0
Range: 2,480 nm (2,850 mi, 4,590 km)
Service ceiling: 50,000 ft (15,240 m)
Rate of climb: 62,000 ft/min (315 m/s)

Payload
6 wing weapons stations (750 lb capacity)
4 semi-submerged SD-10A stations
2 wingtip stations
1 centerline station
2 wing "heavy / wet" stations (2000 lb)
2 chin stations for targeting/ navigational pods.
Pakistan (Chris) - March 24, 2014 11:45 AM (GMT)
Pakistani Ballistic Missile Development


Taimur ICBM


The Taimur ICBM will offer Pakistan its first ICBM capability, able to strike all of Europe. It is being developed solely as a deterrent against adventurism from Europe and is not deemed a high strategic priority. Only 40 missiles would are planned to be acquired. The first test launch is due in 2017, however it will not be tested until several missiles are already available for use.

The acquisition schedule for this system is as follows:

2017: 2 TEL (8 Missiles), 2018: 4 TEL (12 Missiles), 2019: 4 TEL (20 Missiles).

General characteristics:

Operational Range: 7,000km (full payload)
Type: IRBM (Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missile)
Manufacturer: Heavy Mechanical Complex Ltd. (HMC)
Unit Cost: (Launcher): $6,000,000 (Missile): $7,000,000
Weight: ~45,000kg
Warhead: 3 x 150kt nuclear
Engine: 3-stage solid fuel
Speed: 5.5km/s
Guidance System: Inertial Guidance System (INS), coupled with GPS and terminal radar seeker.
Launch Platform Transporter Launcher Erector (TEL)

Shaheen-III


The Shaheen-III IRBM is intended to replace the Ghuari-III and become Pakistan’s premier method of medium range nuclear-weapons delivery. It will ultimately replace all IRBMs currently in service, allowing them to be used for alternate uses. Development is to recommence immediately after funding from Saudi Arabia was obtained. Testing will begin before the end of 2014 with the prototypes already in existence. The acquisition schedule for this system is as follows:

2015: 8 TEL (24 Missiles), 2016: 16 TEL (48 Missiles), 2017: 24 TEL (72 Missiles), 2018: 32 TEL (96 Missiles)

In 2018, serial production of TELs will cease, though production of missiles will likely continue. The Shaheen-III will be deployed as Pakistan’s primary nuclear weapon. This system will provide a credible deterrent through to 2025, with plans for an eventual MIRV-capability and more accurate guidance system.

General characteristics:


Operational Range: 4,000km (full payload), 4,500km (1000kg payload)
Type: IRBM (Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missile)
Manufacturer: Heavy Mechanical Complex Ltd. (HMC)
Unit Cost: (Launcher): $6,000,000 (Missile): $3,000,000
Weight: ~25,000kg
Warhead: 150kt nuclear
Engine: 3-stage solid fuel
Speed: 5.5km/s
Guidance System: Inertial Guidance System (INS), coupled with GPS and terminal radar seeker.
Launch Platform Transporter Launcher Erector (TEL)

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In light of the secret nature of Pakistan's weapons R & D Programs, I want to know if below mentioned programs are really in variou stages of development:

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Pakistan [Chris] - March 8, 2014 05:56 PM (GMT)
CURRENT WEAPONS DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS

AIR WEAPONS COMPLEX

HEAVY INDUSTRIES TAXILA

Al Khalid II MBT
Al Khalid IA MBT
Future 155mm SPH
Self-Propelled Mortar Carrier

KHAN RESEARCH LABORATORIES

Ghauri III IRBM

NATIONAL DEFENSE COMPLEX

Improved Babur ALCM, GLCM, & ULCM
New BVRAAM

NATIONAL ENGINEERING & SCIENTIFIC COMMISSION

Burraq UCAV
Air-launched ATGM

KARACHI SHIPYARD & ENGINEERING WORKS

Future Frigate
Future Submarine

(Details to follow)

Pakistan (Chris) - March 8, 2014 10:48 PM (GMT)
Al Khalid II MBT

An incremental, but significant, improvement of the Al Khalid tank was started pre-2007, with production originally slated for 2009-ish. It has obviously been delayed, but development continues, with 2012 frequently cited as the in-service year. Imrpovements in the new unit include better transmission, slight weight reduction, autoloader, improved sensors & fire control, improved gun stabilization, new armor, integrated battle management system (aka digital doohickeys), an improved active protection system, greater ammunition storage, and more powerful ammunition. It will also receive a new powerpack. Nothing earth-shattering, but enough to put this at on par with current high-end Russian and Chinese designs like the T-90S and Type 98.

Specifications
Crew: 3
Weight: 48,000 kg
Length: 10.07m (gun forwards)
Width: 3.5m
Height: 2.4m
Armament: 1x125mm with autoloader, 1x12.7mm AAMG, 1x7.62mm CMG
Ammunition: 49x125mm, up to 8 AT-11 or Kombat (replace 2 125mm each), 1500x12.7mm, 7100x7.62mm
Engine: 6-cylinder diesel for 1,500 hp
Power/Weight: 32 hp/tonne
Speed: 75 km/h road, 65 km/h off-road, 55 km/h cross country
Range: 500km
Cost: $5-5.5 million
Production Rate: 50 per year (standard), 100 per year (double shifts)

Timeline
2000: Al Khalid finally enters serial production
2001: Al Khalid enters service
~2004: Al Khalid II development begins
2009: Al Khalid I enters production
2011: Prototypes
2013: LRIP
2015: FRP

Pakistan (Chris) - March 8, 2014 10:52 PM (GMT)
Improved Babur Cruise Missile

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Current Babur missiles have 40% greater range (700 km compared to 500) than the original weapon. A second improvement is intended to expand this a further 40% to 1000 km. The new version will also have variants for submarine and warship launch, and give the Pakistani Navy a deep strike capability matched by few nations. The missile will also have guidance upgrades for improved accuracy.


Specifications
Weight: 1600 kg
Length: 6.25m, 7.1m with booster, 7.4m in capsule
Diameter: 0.52m, 0.533m in capsule
Wingspan: 2.67m
Propulsion: Solid fuel rocket (booster), high bypass turbofan (main)
Speed: Mach 0.8
Range: 1000 km
Guidance: Inertial & GPS with TERCOM
Ground Launch Platform: 4-round TEL
Surface Launch Platform: 4-round box launcher
Submarine Launch Platform: 21" (533.4mm) torpedo tube-launched capsule
Cost: ~$3.5-4 million


Timeline
1995: Pakistan begins work on cruise missiles
1998: 6 US BGM-109 Tomahawks crash in Pakistan en-route to Afghan targets
2005: Original Babur successfully test fired, missile enters service
2007: Enhanced Babur successfully test fired
2009: Further test firings, further enhanced versions confirmed
2011: Development continues
2013: First prototypes & test firings for ground-launched unit
2014: Prototypes for submarine-launched unit, ground-launched enters service
2015: Ship-launched version tested
2016: Submarine-launched unit enters service
2017: Ship-launched unit enters service

Pakistan (Chris) - March 8, 2014 10:53 PM (GMT)
Baktar-Bharind ATGM

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It has been stated that NESCOM is working on a new ATGM that will be fired from its Burraq UCAV, and will likely see use on its Cobra helicopters and ground vehicles as well. Drawing experience from manufacturing and use of the Baktar-Shikan ("Green Arrow," a variant of Chinese HJ-8) ATGM, Pakistan is seeking to employ a larger and longer ranged weapon, with greater utility, tentatively dubbed Baktar-Bharind (Green Hornet). The program will benefit from existing technology-sharing with Turkey on UAVs and UCAVs, and China on ATGMs.


Specifications
Weight: 37 kg
Length: 1.8m
Diameter: 152mm
Guidance: Laser beam riding
Range: 100-6000m
Warhead: Tandem HEAT
Penetration: 1200mm
Launch Platforms: Burraq (2), AH-1F/S (8), AH-64D (16), Z-9WA (4), Ground combat vehicles (2 or 4-round launcher)
Cost: $70,000


Timeline
pre-2009: Studies, program begins
2014: Prototype
2016: LRIP
2017: IOC

Pakistan (Chris) - March 8, 2014 10:55 PM (GMT)
H-6 BVRAAM

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In 2001, Pakistan's NDC began studies into the possible development of an indigenous air-to-air missile. It is understood to have acquired South African (R-Darter) and Chinese (PL-12) missiles and technology, with some Indian sources stating that the H-4 and H-2 standoff weapons are actually air-to-air missiles, specifically license-built R-Darters. However, Pakistan calls them bombs. Regardless, a project for a locally-designed and produced weapon remains. This will augment existing designs and provide an indigenous weapons capability should international relations falter and reduce the support and availability for foreign weapons.


Specifications

Weight 156 kg
Length 3.71 m
Diameter 0.175 m
Propulsion: Solid-Fuel Rocket
Maximum Speed: Mach 4
Maximum Range: 110 km
Flight Ceiling: 22,000m
Guidance: Inertial w/ datalink & Active Radar terminal
Cost: $400,000
Platforms: F-16, JF-17, FC-20, F-7PG, Mirage III/V ROSE


Timeline

2001: Initial studies begin
2003: Test firing of locally produced AAM
2011: Development continues
2012: Design finalized
2014: Prototype
2016: LRIP
2018: FRP
2019: IOC

Pakistan (Chris) - March 8, 2014 10:57 PM (GMT)
Quhafa 155mm Self-Propelled Howitzer

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There has been a long term Pakistani project to field a self-propelled gun based on the Al Khalid chassis, using technical knowledge gleamed from the Al Khalid program (chassis, gun barrels). This low-cost unit is based on a 2002 survey conducted by HIT on the possible development and production of an indigenous self-propelled artillery system. The unit is expected to be employed in large numbers to augment and possibly replace M109 Howitzers, with the eventual goal of a mobile artillery force sufficient to support all armored and mechanized formations, and with high commonality with existing armored units to improve logistics. Part of the artillery consolidation program that intends to standardize all weapons to 155mm, this is expected to be equipped with a 155mm gun based on the Turkish Panter howitzer, and may include technology from both the Turkish Firtina and Chinese PLZ-05 self-propelled artillery systems, and possibly South African assistance as well. While not intended to be truly outstanding in most categories, it will provide excellent performance for its cost, and at least 300 units are expected to be required by 2030, with a possible expansion to 600 if is to fully replace the M109.


Specifications
Crew: 5
Combat Weight: 50,000 kg
Length: 12.1m
Width: 3.5m
Height: 3.12m
Engine: KMDB 6TD-2 6-cylinder diesel for 1200 hp
Speed: 70 km/h road, 48 km/h off-road, 35 km/h average cross-country
Range: 500 km
Armament: 1x155mm/52 cal gun/howitzer, 1x12.7mm mg
Ammunition: 42x155mm, 500x12.7mm
Firing Range: 30 km (HE), 41.6 km (ERFB-BB), 57 km (BB RAP)
Rate of Fire: 12 rpm (burst), 6-8 rpm (normal), 2 rpm (sustained)
MRSI Capability: 3 rounds
Emplace Time: 30 seconds
Displace Time: 30 seconds
Production Rate: 25+ per year normal, 50 with double shifts
Cost: $5 million


Timeline
2002: Feasibility studies begin
2006: Design studies begin
2011: Project officially begins
2017: Prototypes
2019: LRIP
2021: FRP
2022: IOC

Pakistan (Chris) - March 8, 2014 10:58 PM (GMT)
Al-Khalid IA MBT

A modernization program to bring original Al-Khalid and Al-Khalid I tanks up to the level of the similar Al-Khalid II, these incorporate a redesigned turret based on the Al-Khalid II. This includes improved autoloader, upgraded active protection system, and new sensors and electronics. It will also receive an armor upgrade, and overall represents a modest upgrade over the current Al Khalid I. It will, however, NOT have the Al-Khalid II's powerpack, relying instead on original engine. All existing Al-Khalid & Al-Khalid I tanks will eventually be upgraded to this standard. Because price of new units would be so close to the Al-Khalid II, this will likely not be exported as new-build, and only be offered as a future upgrade. Those willing to pay that much would probably opt for the sligtly more expensive Al-Khalid II anyway.

Specifications
Crew: 3
Weight: 47,000 kg
Length: 10.07m (gun forwards)
Width: 3.5m
Height: 2.4m
Armament: 1x125mm with autoloader, 1x12.7mm AAMG, 1x7.62mm CMG
Ammunition: 49x125mm, up to 8 AT-11 (replace 2 125mm each), 1500x12.7mm, 7100x7.62mm
Engine: Ukrainian KMDB 6TD-2 6-cylinder diesel for 1,200 hp (890 kW)
Power/Weight: 27.9 hp/tonne
Speed: 72 km/h road, 55 km/h off-road, 45 km/h cross country
Range: 500km
Cost: $1.25-1.5 million (upgrade of existing Al-Khalid tank)
Production Rate: 50 per year (standard), 100 per year (double shifts)

Timeline
2000: Al Khalid I finally enters serial production
2001: Al Khalid I enters service
~2004: Al Khalid II development begins
2011: Prototypes
2013: LRIP
2015: FRP

Pakistan (Chris) - March 8, 2014 11:01 PM (GMT)
Assorted Flame-Throwing Devices

The Pakistan Army has, as of at least 2011, been confirmed to be looking at modern incendiary weapons and technologies that could be used to improve older ones. This is because such devices are ideal for mountain and cave fighting as has been found in both the Kashmir conflicts with India and the battles with insurgents in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas. An assortment of firms are now being developed to meet possible needs.


XPF-1 FLAMETHROWER

A conventional unit similar to the iconic weapons of the First and Second World Wars, it consists of a heavy backpack with large pressurized fuel tanks, which feeds a rifle-style nozzel. Improvements in fuel and pressurization are expected to approximately double effective range compared to older weapons, to a respectable 40 meters. In addition, improved materials and safety features will dramatically reduce the danger of combustion as a result of small arms impact. These include less reactive fuel, kevlar armor protection, and self-sealing tanks. As a result, such devices will have greatly improved survivability, and will provide cost-effective weapons for intended operations as opposed to expensive helicopter/drone missile strikes, while maintaining greater multi-shot capability compared to incendiary rockets and grenades. However, while materials advances have reduced weight, these are still very bulky and heavy.

SPECIFICATIONS:
Crew: 1
Weight: 21.9 kg (full), 9.2 kg (empty)
Effective Range: 40m
Maximum Range: 60-70m
Burn Time: 41 seconds
Cost: $5000

TIMELINE:
2011: development begins
Q4 2014: prototype
Q2 2016: Evaluation
Q1 2017: LRIP
Q3 2018: FRP
Q1 2019: IOC


XPF-2 Incendiary Rocket

Based on the RPG series long produced under license, with similarities to the Russian RPO-1 Shmel and US M202 FLASH, this will be a single-shot, reloadable rocket designed to provide an incendiary "punch" at longer ranges. The rocket's warhead will have a thin casing filled with a pyrophoric compound (likely TPA) that will ignite spontaneously on contact with air, and create a localized searing blaze. The weapon is required to be effective against point targets from ranges of greater than 150m, and at least 500m for area targets. The rocket will be able to be fired from standard RPG-7 launchers.
Given the similarity to the Russian RPO-Z rocket system, the ultimate fate of this program is uncertain, as an appropriate option from Russia might prove better for most clients. However, Russia's close ties with India ensure that Pakistan would need a reliable source of such weapons, and this weapon, being fundamentally an RPG round, requires minimal additional training or support infrastructure. It is being developed as a private venture.

SPECIFICATIONS:
Diameter: 105mm
Weight: 4.5kg
Warhead: 1.9kg TPA
Effective Range: 150-180m (point target), 600m (area target)
Cost: $250

TIMELINE:
2011: development begins
2013: prototype
Q3 2014: LRIP
Q2 2016: FRP
Q1 2017: IOC


XPF-3 Incendiary Grenade

The most inexpensive of all weapons being developed, this is essentially a normal hand grenade with a thinner composite wall and TPA filler. Upon throwing, the 2-4 second fuze counts down and eventually burns a hole in the grenade's outer shell, exposing the pyrophoric TPA to air and causing it to spontaneously ignite, incinerating the rest of the grenade and generating a very small, but very powerful blaze effective for room clearing and igniting combustible materials.

SPECIFICATIONS:
Weght: 550g
Height: 145mm
Diameter: 60mm
Filler: 340g TPA
Throwing Range: 35m (typical soldier)
Fuze: 2.5-4 seconds
Cost: $50

TIMELINE:
2011: development begins
2013: LRIP
Q2 2015: FRP
Q3 2015: IOC
Pakistan (Chris) - March 8, 2014 11:02 PM (GMT)
DAWAT IAV

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Currently, the Pakistan Army uses the Maaz ATGM carrier as its ATGM support for infantry forces. Unfortunately, this is nothing more than a basic Talha APC with a pintle mounted Baktar-Shiken launcher instead of a machine gun, allowing only one missile to be fired at a time and forcing the operator to be exposed for the duration of the engagement. While an interim solution for the needs of mechanized and motorized infantry, it is clearly unacceptable in the long term. As such, the Pakistan Army has contracted HIT, developer of the Talha, with the design and production of a new ATGM carrier, dubbed the Dawat IAV (Improved Antitank Vehicle).
The new vehicle will employ the larger Baktar-Bharind missile (under development) in a fully automated 4-round turret. The turret includes detection and guidance systems, has traverse of +/- 95 degrees, and is raised up to 0.6 meters for firing. The vehicle carries a total of 8 reload missiles.


Specifications
Crew 4
Weight 13.9 ton (combat)
Length 5.55m
Width 2.6m
Height 2.97m (turret stowed), 3.58m (turret fully extended)
Engine: Detroit Diesel 6V53T for 275 hp, or UTD-20 for 330 hp
Speed: 70 km/h (275 hp), 75 km/h (330 hp)
Range: 515 km
Armament: 4xBaktar-Bharind/Shahbaaz ATGM, 1x12.7mm mg
Ammunition: 12xBaktar-Bharind, 300x12.7mm
Cost (new): $600-650,000


Timeline
Q1 2014: Project begins
Q3 2017: First prototype
Q2 2019: LRIP
Q4 2020: FRP
Q2 2021: IOC

Pakistan (Chris) - March 8, 2014 11:04 PM (GMT)
BAKTAR-SHAHBAAZ ATGM

An upgrade of the Baktar-Bharind ATGM, the Shahbaaz (Falcon) will utilitze the same warhead and propulsion systems (and thus launchers), but will be equipped with a new imaging infrared (IIR) guidance system, allowing for a true fire-and-forget capability. This will bring the Pakistani ATGM forces in line with Indian and western competitors, while drastically improving the survivability of all launch platforms. A preplanned product improvement (PPPI) is also scheduled, which will include a lock-on-after-launch capability, which allows the vehicle to obtain targeting information from external sources, and fire while remaining completely concealed.


Specifications
Weight: 38 kg
Length: 1.8m
Diameter: 152mm
Guidance: IIR
Range: 100-5000m (10,000m air-launched)
Warhead: Tandem HEAT
Penetration: 1200mm
Launch Platforms: Burraq (2), AH-1F/S (8), Z-9WA (4), Ground combat vehicles (2 or 4-round launcher)
Cost: $250,000


Timeline
Q1 2014: Project Initiation
Q4 2017: Prototypes
Q2 2019: LRIP
Q3 2020: FRP
Q3 2021: IOC
Q4 2024: PPPI

Pakistan (Chris) - March 12, 2014 02:20 PM (GMT)
Paper Rocket & Penaid Rocket SR/IRBM. VSIC

India's pursuance of missile defence has lead the Pakistani Ministry of Defence to conduct a study into the feasibility of using rockets with identical dimensions to those already in service but carrying no warhead and a simple guidance system only needed to get the missile into the vicinity of an adversaries air space to be intercepted. The goal is for enemy ABMs to be unable to distinguish between the 'Paper Rocket' causing them to expend expensive missiles bringing down inexpensive rockets thus depleting their stocks and permitting the swamping of defences.

Used in conjunction with 'real' missiles, anti-radiation and in the future hopefully EMP weapons the 'Paper Rocket' will form an integral part of future missile operations. While most will be unarmed, some will be contain a fuse and a large volume of chaff in an attempt to blind hostile radar sets in conjunction with jamming operations.

The Penaid rocket will use existing missile models with guidance and warhead removed and replaced simply by penetration aids, the goal being to further confuse chaff filled radar screens with what will appear to be multiple warheads amidst real warheads, and remove the need to equip actual nuclear missiles with any form of penetration aid, hopefully allowing a greater allocation of nuclear warheads.

General Characteristics: Paper Rocket
Dimensions: Depend on variant and weapon to be simulated.
Weight: Depends on variant.
Range: As above.
Warhead: None (is chaff a warhead?)
Guidance: Something simple and very cheap, probably gyroscopic.

Cost: $500,000 (Sounding rockets cost under $100,000 and this doesn't do anything fancy.)

General Characteristics: Shaheen I/Ghaznavi Penaid Rocket.
Dimensions: Depend on basis missile.
Weight: Depends on variant.
Range: Depends on variant.
Warhead: None (are penaids a warhead?)
Guidance: Inertial + ring-laser gyroscope

Cost: Upgrade of existing missiles $2million

Timeline: With a decent amount of experience producing missiles, the ability to churn out simple rockets should be rapid, this is to all intents and purposes an empty rocket. Again, any adjustments and I'm willing to alter.

Pakistan (Chris) - March 12, 2014 02:29 PM (GMT)
AL-ASLAMI SELF-PROPELLED MORTAR CARRIER

Pakistan has for at least the past few years displayed an interest in acquiring self-propelled mortars as an organic fire support system for armored and mechanized battalions. Recognizing that such systems have already been developed from M113 APCs, Heavy Industries Taxila has embarked on a program to acquire an indigenous capability to produce these vehciles. Pakistan already has production lines for Talha (M113 derivative) APCs and both 81mm and 120mm mortars. As such, the only issue is one of effective integration. As with the American systems, the intention is to employ a mortar on a turntable in the troop compartment such that it can fire out of a roof hatch on the vehicle, with traverse of at least 90 degrees and the ability of the crew to fire while under near-complete armor protection. The vehicle will bear little difference from the basic Talha aside from the turntable, fire control features, and roof hatch. The mortars will have all components, and can be removed from the vehicle to be carried and set up normally, allowing for valuable tactical flexibility, especially in mountainous terrain.

Specifications

Crew 6
Weight 12.5 ton (combat weight)
Length 5.55m
Width 2.54m
Height 2.59m
Engine: Detroit Diesel 6V53T for 275 hp, or UTD-20 for 330 hp
Speed: 70 km/h (275 hp), 75 km/h (330 hp), 5 km/h (swimming)
Range: 515 km
Armament: 1x81mm or 120mm mortar, 1x12.7mm mg
Ammunition: 114 (81mm) or 69 (120mm) rounds, 300x12.7mm
Cost (new): $400-450,000 (81mm), $450-500,000 (120mm)
Cost (upgrade): $100,000 (81mm), $150,000 (120mm)
Cost includes the mortar.

Timeline

Q3 2015: Prototype
Q2 2016: LRIP
Q1 2017: FRP
Q3 2018: IOC

Pakistan (Chris) - March 20, 2014 10:57 AM (GMT)
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JF-17 Block III



The JF-17 is being built in 50 aircraft Blocks biennially, with 25 aircraft per year built in Pakistan. After each Block is completed, the latest modification is released, and from 2016, the Block III will enter production. The Block III will incorporate numerous improvements in avionics and sensors, including an AESA radar, IRST, a new engine and further enhanced munitions. It is the airframe that has changed most substantially though.

This modification gives JF-17 Thunder a substantial increase in payload, range, and speed. Unlike the crancked arrow wing of F-16XL, this particular JF-17 mounts a diamond shaped wing, commonly associated with YF-23 Black Widow. Primarily intended for Strike role, Block III because of its increased internal fuel capacity and payload, the JF-17 XL can carry twice the payload of the JF-17, 40% further.


General characteristics:
Crew: 2
Length: 50 ft 2 in (16.51 m)
Wingspan: 31 ft 3 in (10.44 m)
Height: 15 ft 7 in (5.36 m)
Wing area: 533 ft2 (58.81 m2)
Empty weight: 15,000 lb (7,980 kg)
Max takeoff weight: 28,000 lb (14,775 kg)
Powerplant: 1× WS-10 turbofan
Dry thrust: 17,155 lbf (76.3 kN)
Thrust with afterburner: 28,984 lbf (128.9 kN)
Performance:
Maximum speed: Mach 2.0
Range: 2,480 nm (2,850 mi, 4,590 km)
Service ceiling: 50,000 ft (15,240 m)
Rate of climb: 62,000 ft/min (315 m/s)

Payload
6 wing weapons stations (750 lb capacity)
4 semi-submerged SD-10A stations
2 wingtip stations
1 centerline station
2 wing "heavy / wet" stations (2000 lb)
2 chin stations for targeting/ navigational pods.
Pakistan (Chris) - March 24, 2014 11:45 AM (GMT)
Pakistani Ballistic Missile Development


Taimur ICBM


The Taimur ICBM will offer Pakistan its first ICBM capability, able to strike all of Europe. It is being developed solely as a deterrent against adventurism from Europe and is not deemed a high strategic priority. Only 40 missiles would are planned to be acquired. The first test launch is due in 2017, however it will not be tested until several missiles are already available for use.

The acquisition schedule for this system is as follows:

2017: 2 TEL (8 Missiles), 2018: 4 TEL (12 Missiles), 2019: 4 TEL (20 Missiles).

General characteristics:

Operational Range: 7,000km (full payload)
Type: IRBM (Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missile)
Manufacturer: Heavy Mechanical Complex Ltd. (HMC)
Unit Cost: (Launcher): $6,000,000 (Missile): $7,000,000
Weight: ~45,000kg
Warhead: 3 x 150kt nuclear
Engine: 3-stage solid fuel
Speed: 5.5km/s
Guidance System: Inertial Guidance System (INS), coupled with GPS and terminal radar seeker.
Launch Platform Transporter Launcher Erector (TEL)

Shaheen-III


The Shaheen-III IRBM is intended to replace the Ghuari-III and become Pakistan’s premier method of medium range nuclear-weapons delivery. It will ultimately replace all IRBMs currently in service, allowing them to be used for alternate uses. Development is to recommence immediately after funding from Saudi Arabia was obtained. Testing will begin before the end of 2014 with the prototypes already in existence. The acquisition schedule for this system is as follows:

2015: 8 TEL (24 Missiles), 2016: 16 TEL (48 Missiles), 2017: 24 TEL (72 Missiles), 2018: 32 TEL (96 Missiles)

In 2018, serial production of TELs will cease, though production of missiles will likely continue. The Shaheen-III will be deployed as Pakistan’s primary nuclear weapon. This system will provide a credible deterrent through to 2025, with plans for an eventual MIRV-capability and more accurate guidance system.

General characteristics:


Operational Range: 4,000km (full payload), 4,500km (1000kg payload)
Type: IRBM (Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missile)
Manufacturer: Heavy Mechanical Complex Ltd. (HMC)
Unit Cost: (Launcher): $6,000,000 (Missile): $3,000,000
Weight: ~25,000kg
Warhead: 150kt nuclear
Engine: 3-stage solid fuel
Speed: 5.5km/s
Guidance System: Inertial Guidance System (INS), coupled with GPS and terminal radar seeker.
Launch Platform Transporter Launcher Erector (TEL)

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Most probably yes I have heard about all of them through credible sources
 
Is not best to get off the shelf solutions I mean both China & Turkey are offering majority of the things we require with the necessary tech as well! the money could be spent researching other things like fire'n forget ATGM, AWAC's etc.
 
It is a pity we have to develop weapons
But such is life
 
In light of the secret nature of Pakistan's weapons R & D Programs, I want to know if below mentioned programs are really in variou stages of development:

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Pakistan [Chris] - March 8, 2014 05:56 PM (GMT)
CURRENT WEAPONS DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS

AIR WEAPONS COMPLEX

HEAVY INDUSTRIES TAXILA

Al Khalid II MBT
Al Khalid IA MBT
Future 155mm SPH
Self-Propelled Mortar Carrier

KHAN RESEARCH LABORATORIES

Ghauri III IRBM

NATIONAL DEFENSE COMPLEX

Improved Babur ALCM, GLCM, & ULCM
New BVRAAM

NATIONAL ENGINEERING & SCIENTIFIC COMMISSION

Burraq UCAV
Air-launched ATGM

KARACHI SHIPYARD & ENGINEERING WORKS

Future Frigate
Future Submarine

(Details to follow)

Pakistan (Chris) - March 8, 2014 10:48 PM (GMT)
Al Khalid II MBT

An incremental, but significant, improvement of the Al Khalid tank was started pre-2007, with production originally slated for 2009-ish. It has obviously been delayed, but development continues, with 2012 frequently cited as the in-service year. Imrpovements in the new unit include better transmission, slight weight reduction, autoloader, improved sensors & fire control, improved gun stabilization, new armor, integrated battle management system (aka digital doohickeys), an improved active protection system, greater ammunition storage, and more powerful ammunition. It will also receive a new powerpack. Nothing earth-shattering, but enough to put this at on par with current high-end Russian and Chinese designs like the T-90S and Type 98.

Specifications
Crew: 3
Weight: 48,000 kg
Length: 10.07m (gun forwards)
Width: 3.5m
Height: 2.4m
Armament: 1x125mm with autoloader, 1x12.7mm AAMG, 1x7.62mm CMG
Ammunition: 49x125mm, up to 8 AT-11 or Kombat (replace 2 125mm each), 1500x12.7mm, 7100x7.62mm
Engine: 6-cylinder diesel for 1,500 hp
Power/Weight: 32 hp/tonne
Speed: 75 km/h road, 65 km/h off-road, 55 km/h cross country
Range: 500km
Cost: $5-5.5 million
Production Rate: 50 per year (standard), 100 per year (double shifts)

Timeline
2000: Al Khalid finally enters serial production
2001: Al Khalid enters service
~2004: Al Khalid II development begins
2009: Al Khalid I enters production
2011: Prototypes
2013: LRIP
2015: FRP

Pakistan (Chris) - March 8, 2014 10:52 PM (GMT)
Improved Babur Cruise Missile

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Current Babur missiles have 40% greater range (700 km compared to 500) than the original weapon. A second improvement is intended to expand this a further 40% to 1000 km. The new version will also have variants for submarine and warship launch, and give the Pakistani Navy a deep strike capability matched by few nations. The missile will also have guidance upgrades for improved accuracy.


Specifications
Weight: 1600 kg
Length: 6.25m, 7.1m with booster, 7.4m in capsule
Diameter: 0.52m, 0.533m in capsule
Wingspan: 2.67m
Propulsion: Solid fuel rocket (booster), high bypass turbofan (main)
Speed: Mach 0.8
Range: 1000 km
Guidance: Inertial & GPS with TERCOM
Ground Launch Platform: 4-round TEL
Surface Launch Platform: 4-round box launcher
Submarine Launch Platform: 21" (533.4mm) torpedo tube-launched capsule
Cost: ~$3.5-4 million


Timeline
1995: Pakistan begins work on cruise missiles
1998: 6 US BGM-109 Tomahawks crash in Pakistan en-route to Afghan targets
2005: Original Babur successfully test fired, missile enters service
2007: Enhanced Babur successfully test fired
2009: Further test firings, further enhanced versions confirmed
2011: Development continues
2013: First prototypes & test firings for ground-launched unit
2014: Prototypes for submarine-launched unit, ground-launched enters service
2015: Ship-launched version tested
2016: Submarine-launched unit enters service
2017: Ship-launched unit enters service

Pakistan (Chris) - March 8, 2014 10:53 PM (GMT)
Baktar-Bharind ATGM

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It has been stated that NESCOM is working on a new ATGM that will be fired from its Burraq UCAV, and will likely see use on its Cobra helicopters and ground vehicles as well. Drawing experience from manufacturing and use of the Baktar-Shikan ("Green Arrow," a variant of Chinese HJ-8) ATGM, Pakistan is seeking to employ a larger and longer ranged weapon, with greater utility, tentatively dubbed Baktar-Bharind (Green Hornet). The program will benefit from existing technology-sharing with Turkey on UAVs and UCAVs, and China on ATGMs.


Specifications
Weight: 37 kg
Length: 1.8m
Diameter: 152mm
Guidance: Laser beam riding
Range: 100-6000m
Warhead: Tandem HEAT
Penetration: 1200mm
Launch Platforms: Burraq (2), AH-1F/S (8), AH-64D (16), Z-9WA (4), Ground combat vehicles (2 or 4-round launcher)
Cost: $70,000


Timeline
pre-2009: Studies, program begins
2014: Prototype
2016: LRIP
2017: IOC

Pakistan (Chris) - March 8, 2014 10:55 PM (GMT)
H-6 BVRAAM

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In 2001, Pakistan's NDC began studies into the possible development of an indigenous air-to-air missile. It is understood to have acquired South African (R-Darter) and Chinese (PL-12) missiles and technology, with some Indian sources stating that the H-4 and H-2 standoff weapons are actually air-to-air missiles, specifically license-built R-Darters. However, Pakistan calls them bombs. Regardless, a project for a locally-designed and produced weapon remains. This will augment existing designs and provide an indigenous weapons capability should international relations falter and reduce the support and availability for foreign weapons.


Specifications

Weight 156 kg
Length 3.71 m
Diameter 0.175 m
Propulsion: Solid-Fuel Rocket
Maximum Speed: Mach 4
Maximum Range: 110 km
Flight Ceiling: 22,000m
Guidance: Inertial w/ datalink & Active Radar terminal
Cost: $400,000
Platforms: F-16, JF-17, FC-20, F-7PG, Mirage III/V ROSE


Timeline

2001: Initial studies begin
2003: Test firing of locally produced AAM
2011: Development continues
2012: Design finalized
2014: Prototype
2016: LRIP
2018: FRP
2019: IOC

Pakistan (Chris) - March 8, 2014 10:57 PM (GMT)
Quhafa 155mm Self-Propelled Howitzer

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There has been a long term Pakistani project to field a self-propelled gun based on the Al Khalid chassis, using technical knowledge gleamed from the Al Khalid program (chassis, gun barrels). This low-cost unit is based on a 2002 survey conducted by HIT on the possible development and production of an indigenous self-propelled artillery system. The unit is expected to be employed in large numbers to augment and possibly replace M109 Howitzers, with the eventual goal of a mobile artillery force sufficient to support all armored and mechanized formations, and with high commonality with existing armored units to improve logistics. Part of the artillery consolidation program that intends to standardize all weapons to 155mm, this is expected to be equipped with a 155mm gun based on the Turkish Panter howitzer, and may include technology from both the Turkish Firtina and Chinese PLZ-05 self-propelled artillery systems, and possibly South African assistance as well. While not intended to be truly outstanding in most categories, it will provide excellent performance for its cost, and at least 300 units are expected to be required by 2030, with a possible expansion to 600 if is to fully replace the M109.


Specifications
Crew: 5
Combat Weight: 50,000 kg
Length: 12.1m
Width: 3.5m
Height: 3.12m
Engine: KMDB 6TD-2 6-cylinder diesel for 1200 hp
Speed: 70 km/h road, 48 km/h off-road, 35 km/h average cross-country
Range: 500 km
Armament: 1x155mm/52 cal gun/howitzer, 1x12.7mm mg
Ammunition: 42x155mm, 500x12.7mm
Firing Range: 30 km (HE), 41.6 km (ERFB-BB), 57 km (BB RAP)
Rate of Fire: 12 rpm (burst), 6-8 rpm (normal), 2 rpm (sustained)
MRSI Capability: 3 rounds
Emplace Time: 30 seconds
Displace Time: 30 seconds
Production Rate: 25+ per year normal, 50 with double shifts
Cost: $5 million


Timeline
2002: Feasibility studies begin
2006: Design studies begin
2011: Project officially begins
2017: Prototypes
2019: LRIP
2021: FRP
2022: IOC

Pakistan (Chris) - March 8, 2014 10:58 PM (GMT)
Al-Khalid IA MBT

A modernization program to bring original Al-Khalid and Al-Khalid I tanks up to the level of the similar Al-Khalid II, these incorporate a redesigned turret based on the Al-Khalid II. This includes improved autoloader, upgraded active protection system, and new sensors and electronics. It will also receive an armor upgrade, and overall represents a modest upgrade over the current Al Khalid I. It will, however, NOT have the Al-Khalid II's powerpack, relying instead on original engine. All existing Al-Khalid & Al-Khalid I tanks will eventually be upgraded to this standard. Because price of new units would be so close to the Al-Khalid II, this will likely not be exported as new-build, and only be offered as a future upgrade. Those willing to pay that much would probably opt for the sligtly more expensive Al-Khalid II anyway.

Specifications
Crew: 3
Weight: 47,000 kg
Length: 10.07m (gun forwards)
Width: 3.5m
Height: 2.4m
Armament: 1x125mm with autoloader, 1x12.7mm AAMG, 1x7.62mm CMG
Ammunition: 49x125mm, up to 8 AT-11 (replace 2 125mm each), 1500x12.7mm, 7100x7.62mm
Engine: Ukrainian KMDB 6TD-2 6-cylinder diesel for 1,200 hp (890 kW)
Power/Weight: 27.9 hp/tonne
Speed: 72 km/h road, 55 km/h off-road, 45 km/h cross country
Range: 500km
Cost: $1.25-1.5 million (upgrade of existing Al-Khalid tank)
Production Rate: 50 per year (standard), 100 per year (double shifts)

Timeline
2000: Al Khalid I finally enters serial production
2001: Al Khalid I enters service
~2004: Al Khalid II development begins
2011: Prototypes
2013: LRIP
2015: FRP

Pakistan (Chris) - March 8, 2014 11:01 PM (GMT)
Assorted Flame-Throwing Devices

The Pakistan Army has, as of at least 2011, been confirmed to be looking at modern incendiary weapons and technologies that could be used to improve older ones. This is because such devices are ideal for mountain and cave fighting as has been found in both the Kashmir conflicts with India and the battles with insurgents in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas. An assortment of firms are now being developed to meet possible needs.


XPF-1 FLAMETHROWER

A conventional unit similar to the iconic weapons of the First and Second World Wars, it consists of a heavy backpack with large pressurized fuel tanks, which feeds a rifle-style nozzel. Improvements in fuel and pressurization are expected to approximately double effective range compared to older weapons, to a respectable 40 meters. In addition, improved materials and safety features will dramatically reduce the danger of combustion as a result of small arms impact. These include less reactive fuel, kevlar armor protection, and self-sealing tanks. As a result, such devices will have greatly improved survivability, and will provide cost-effective weapons for intended operations as opposed to expensive helicopter/drone missile strikes, while maintaining greater multi-shot capability compared to incendiary rockets and grenades. However, while materials advances have reduced weight, these are still very bulky and heavy.

SPECIFICATIONS:
Crew: 1
Weight: 21.9 kg (full), 9.2 kg (empty)
Effective Range: 40m
Maximum Range: 60-70m
Burn Time: 41 seconds
Cost: $5000

TIMELINE:
2011: development begins
Q4 2014: prototype
Q2 2016: Evaluation
Q1 2017: LRIP
Q3 2018: FRP
Q1 2019: IOC


XPF-2 Incendiary Rocket

Based on the RPG series long produced under license, with similarities to the Russian RPO-1 Shmel and US M202 FLASH, this will be a single-shot, reloadable rocket designed to provide an incendiary "punch" at longer ranges. The rocket's warhead will have a thin casing filled with a pyrophoric compound (likely TPA) that will ignite spontaneously on contact with air, and create a localized searing blaze. The weapon is required to be effective against point targets from ranges of greater than 150m, and at least 500m for area targets. The rocket will be able to be fired from standard RPG-7 launchers.
Given the similarity to the Russian RPO-Z rocket system, the ultimate fate of this program is uncertain, as an appropriate option from Russia might prove better for most clients. However, Russia's close ties with India ensure that Pakistan would need a reliable source of such weapons, and this weapon, being fundamentally an RPG round, requires minimal additional training or support infrastructure. It is being developed as a private venture.

SPECIFICATIONS:
Diameter: 105mm
Weight: 4.5kg
Warhead: 1.9kg TPA
Effective Range: 150-180m (point target), 600m (area target)
Cost: $250

TIMELINE:
2011: development begins
2013: prototype
Q3 2014: LRIP
Q2 2016: FRP
Q1 2017: IOC


XPF-3 Incendiary Grenade

The most inexpensive of all weapons being developed, this is essentially a normal hand grenade with a thinner composite wall and TPA filler. Upon throwing, the 2-4 second fuze counts down and eventually burns a hole in the grenade's outer shell, exposing the pyrophoric TPA to air and causing it to spontaneously ignite, incinerating the rest of the grenade and generating a very small, but very powerful blaze effective for room clearing and igniting combustible materials.

SPECIFICATIONS:
Weght: 550g
Height: 145mm
Diameter: 60mm
Filler: 340g TPA
Throwing Range: 35m (typical soldier)
Fuze: 2.5-4 seconds
Cost: $50

TIMELINE:
2011: development begins
2013: LRIP
Q2 2015: FRP
Q3 2015: IOC
Pakistan (Chris) - March 8, 2014 11:02 PM (GMT)
DAWAT IAV

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Currently, the Pakistan Army uses the Maaz ATGM carrier as its ATGM support for infantry forces. Unfortunately, this is nothing more than a basic Talha APC with a pintle mounted Baktar-Shiken launcher instead of a machine gun, allowing only one missile to be fired at a time and forcing the operator to be exposed for the duration of the engagement. While an interim solution for the needs of mechanized and motorized infantry, it is clearly unacceptable in the long term. As such, the Pakistan Army has contracted HIT, developer of the Talha, with the design and production of a new ATGM carrier, dubbed the Dawat IAV (Improved Antitank Vehicle).
The new vehicle will employ the larger Baktar-Bharind missile (under development) in a fully automated 4-round turret. The turret includes detection and guidance systems, has traverse of +/- 95 degrees, and is raised up to 0.6 meters for firing. The vehicle carries a total of 8 reload missiles.


Specifications
Crew 4
Weight 13.9 ton (combat)
Length 5.55m
Width 2.6m
Height 2.97m (turret stowed), 3.58m (turret fully extended)
Engine: Detroit Diesel 6V53T for 275 hp, or UTD-20 for 330 hp
Speed: 70 km/h (275 hp), 75 km/h (330 hp)
Range: 515 km
Armament: 4xBaktar-Bharind/Shahbaaz ATGM, 1x12.7mm mg
Ammunition: 12xBaktar-Bharind, 300x12.7mm
Cost (new): $600-650,000


Timeline
Q1 2014: Project begins
Q3 2017: First prototype
Q2 2019: LRIP
Q4 2020: FRP
Q2 2021: IOC

Pakistan (Chris) - March 8, 2014 11:04 PM (GMT)
BAKTAR-SHAHBAAZ ATGM

An upgrade of the Baktar-Bharind ATGM, the Shahbaaz (Falcon) will utilitze the same warhead and propulsion systems (and thus launchers), but will be equipped with a new imaging infrared (IIR) guidance system, allowing for a true fire-and-forget capability. This will bring the Pakistani ATGM forces in line with Indian and western competitors, while drastically improving the survivability of all launch platforms. A preplanned product improvement (PPPI) is also scheduled, which will include a lock-on-after-launch capability, which allows the vehicle to obtain targeting information from external sources, and fire while remaining completely concealed.


Specifications
Weight: 38 kg
Length: 1.8m
Diameter: 152mm
Guidance: IIR
Range: 100-5000m (10,000m air-launched)
Warhead: Tandem HEAT
Penetration: 1200mm
Launch Platforms: Burraq (2), AH-1F/S (8), Z-9WA (4), Ground combat vehicles (2 or 4-round launcher)
Cost: $250,000


Timeline
Q1 2014: Project Initiation
Q4 2017: Prototypes
Q2 2019: LRIP
Q3 2020: FRP
Q3 2021: IOC
Q4 2024: PPPI

Pakistan (Chris) - March 12, 2014 02:20 PM (GMT)
Paper Rocket & Penaid Rocket SR/IRBM. VSIC

India's pursuance of missile defence has lead the Pakistani Ministry of Defence to conduct a study into the feasibility of using rockets with identical dimensions to those already in service but carrying no warhead and a simple guidance system only needed to get the missile into the vicinity of an adversaries air space to be intercepted. The goal is for enemy ABMs to be unable to distinguish between the 'Paper Rocket' causing them to expend expensive missiles bringing down inexpensive rockets thus depleting their stocks and permitting the swamping of defences.

Used in conjunction with 'real' missiles, anti-radiation and in the future hopefully EMP weapons the 'Paper Rocket' will form an integral part of future missile operations. While most will be unarmed, some will be contain a fuse and a large volume of chaff in an attempt to blind hostile radar sets in conjunction with jamming operations.

The Penaid rocket will use existing missile models with guidance and warhead removed and replaced simply by penetration aids, the goal being to further confuse chaff filled radar screens with what will appear to be multiple warheads amidst real warheads, and remove the need to equip actual nuclear missiles with any form of penetration aid, hopefully allowing a greater allocation of nuclear warheads.

General Characteristics: Paper Rocket
Dimensions: Depend on variant and weapon to be simulated.
Weight: Depends on variant.
Range: As above.
Warhead: None (is chaff a warhead?)
Guidance: Something simple and very cheap, probably gyroscopic.

Cost: $500,000 (Sounding rockets cost under $100,000 and this doesn't do anything fancy.)

General Characteristics: Shaheen I/Ghaznavi Penaid Rocket.
Dimensions: Depend on basis missile.
Weight: Depends on variant.
Range: Depends on variant.
Warhead: None (are penaids a warhead?)
Guidance: Inertial + ring-laser gyroscope

Cost: Upgrade of existing missiles $2million

Timeline: With a decent amount of experience producing missiles, the ability to churn out simple rockets should be rapid, this is to all intents and purposes an empty rocket. Again, any adjustments and I'm willing to alter.

Pakistan (Chris) - March 12, 2014 02:29 PM (GMT)
AL-ASLAMI SELF-PROPELLED MORTAR CARRIER

Pakistan has for at least the past few years displayed an interest in acquiring self-propelled mortars as an organic fire support system for armored and mechanized battalions. Recognizing that such systems have already been developed from M113 APCs, Heavy Industries Taxila has embarked on a program to acquire an indigenous capability to produce these vehciles. Pakistan already has production lines for Talha (M113 derivative) APCs and both 81mm and 120mm mortars. As such, the only issue is one of effective integration. As with the American systems, the intention is to employ a mortar on a turntable in the troop compartment such that it can fire out of a roof hatch on the vehicle, with traverse of at least 90 degrees and the ability of the crew to fire while under near-complete armor protection. The vehicle will bear little difference from the basic Talha aside from the turntable, fire control features, and roof hatch. The mortars will have all components, and can be removed from the vehicle to be carried and set up normally, allowing for valuable tactical flexibility, especially in mountainous terrain.

Specifications

Crew 6
Weight 12.5 ton (combat weight)
Length 5.55m
Width 2.54m
Height 2.59m
Engine: Detroit Diesel 6V53T for 275 hp, or UTD-20 for 330 hp
Speed: 70 km/h (275 hp), 75 km/h (330 hp), 5 km/h (swimming)
Range: 515 km
Armament: 1x81mm or 120mm mortar, 1x12.7mm mg
Ammunition: 114 (81mm) or 69 (120mm) rounds, 300x12.7mm
Cost (new): $400-450,000 (81mm), $450-500,000 (120mm)
Cost (upgrade): $100,000 (81mm), $150,000 (120mm)
Cost includes the mortar.

Timeline

Q3 2015: Prototype
Q2 2016: LRIP
Q1 2017: FRP
Q3 2018: IOC

Pakistan (Chris) - March 20, 2014 10:57 AM (GMT)
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JF-17 Block III



The JF-17 is being built in 50 aircraft Blocks biennially, with 25 aircraft per year built in Pakistan. After each Block is completed, the latest modification is released, and from 2016, the Block III will enter production. The Block III will incorporate numerous improvements in avionics and sensors, including an AESA radar, IRST, a new engine and further enhanced munitions. It is the airframe that has changed most substantially though.

This modification gives JF-17 Thunder a substantial increase in payload, range, and speed. Unlike the crancked arrow wing of F-16XL, this particular JF-17 mounts a diamond shaped wing, commonly associated with YF-23 Black Widow. Primarily intended for Strike role, Block III because of its increased internal fuel capacity and payload, the JF-17 XL can carry twice the payload of the JF-17, 40% further.


General characteristics:
Crew: 2
Length: 50 ft 2 in (16.51 m)
Wingspan: 31 ft 3 in (10.44 m)
Height: 15 ft 7 in (5.36 m)
Wing area: 533 ft2 (58.81 m2)
Empty weight: 15,000 lb (7,980 kg)
Max takeoff weight: 28,000 lb (14,775 kg)
Powerplant: 1× WS-10 turbofan
Dry thrust: 17,155 lbf (76.3 kN)
Thrust with afterburner: 28,984 lbf (128.9 kN)
Performance:
Maximum speed: Mach 2.0
Range: 2,480 nm (2,850 mi, 4,590 km)
Service ceiling: 50,000 ft (15,240 m)
Rate of climb: 62,000 ft/min (315 m/s)

Payload
6 wing weapons stations (750 lb capacity)
4 semi-submerged SD-10A stations
2 wingtip stations
1 centerline station
2 wing "heavy / wet" stations (2000 lb)
2 chin stations for targeting/ navigational pods.
Pakistan (Chris) - March 24, 2014 11:45 AM (GMT)
Pakistani Ballistic Missile Development


Taimur ICBM


The Taimur ICBM will offer Pakistan its first ICBM capability, able to strike all of Europe. It is being developed solely as a deterrent against adventurism from Europe and is not deemed a high strategic priority. Only 40 missiles would are planned to be acquired. The first test launch is due in 2017, however it will not be tested until several missiles are already available for use.

The acquisition schedule for this system is as follows:

2017: 2 TEL (8 Missiles), 2018: 4 TEL (12 Missiles), 2019: 4 TEL (20 Missiles).

General characteristics:

Operational Range: 7,000km (full payload)
Type: IRBM (Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missile)
Manufacturer: Heavy Mechanical Complex Ltd. (HMC)
Unit Cost: (Launcher): $6,000,000 (Missile): $7,000,000
Weight: ~45,000kg
Warhead: 3 x 150kt nuclear
Engine: 3-stage solid fuel
Speed: 5.5km/s
Guidance System: Inertial Guidance System (INS), coupled with GPS and terminal radar seeker.
Launch Platform Transporter Launcher Erector (TEL)

Shaheen-III


The Shaheen-III IRBM is intended to replace the Ghuari-III and become Pakistan’s premier method of medium range nuclear-weapons delivery. It will ultimately replace all IRBMs currently in service, allowing them to be used for alternate uses. Development is to recommence immediately after funding from Saudi Arabia was obtained. Testing will begin before the end of 2014 with the prototypes already in existence. The acquisition schedule for this system is as follows:

2015: 8 TEL (24 Missiles), 2016: 16 TEL (48 Missiles), 2017: 24 TEL (72 Missiles), 2018: 32 TEL (96 Missiles)

In 2018, serial production of TELs will cease, though production of missiles will likely continue. The Shaheen-III will be deployed as Pakistan’s primary nuclear weapon. This system will provide a credible deterrent through to 2025, with plans for an eventual MIRV-capability and more accurate guidance system.

General characteristics:


Operational Range: 4,000km (full payload), 4,500km (1000kg payload)
Type: IRBM (Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missile)
Manufacturer: Heavy Mechanical Complex Ltd. (HMC)
Unit Cost: (Launcher): $6,000,000 (Missile): $3,000,000
Weight: ~25,000kg
Warhead: 150kt nuclear
Engine: 3-stage solid fuel
Speed: 5.5km/s
Guidance System: Inertial Guidance System (INS), coupled with GPS and terminal radar seeker.
Launch Platform Transporter Launcher Erector (TEL)

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Nice read.
Many things are news for me.
Particularly inventory weapons....
 
It has lot of substance on most things it is right but details are not correct for example AK-2 is way more advanced than it's told here
i know i know buddy, but things like Ghauri 3, SPG and A to A weapons or BVR r cancelled projects.
 
BVR can be as well as SPG but as for Ghauri 3 I doubt it
SPG atleast was cancelled i can conform it. It was cancelled way back and Panther howitzer of turkey and chinese SPGs were acquired SH-1.
 
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