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DEFENCE BASED PRODUCTS OF DR. A. Q. KHAN RESEARCH LABORATORIES (KRL)
Dr. A. Q. Khan Research laboratories were established on July 31st 1976 as Engineering Research Laboratories under the able guidance of Dr. Khan with the prime purpose of equipping our nation with an unbeatable deterrent.
More than 24 years have passed and today the laboratories have grown into a full-fledge Research and Industrial Complex with a manpower of approximately Eight Thousand skilled and professional people. After the achievement of main target by the laboratories, the work at Kahuta expanded towards a broad range of defence based products.
Among the wide spectrum of these products, Anza MK-I and Anza MK-II stand out as the most significant contribution of KRL to the armed forces of Pakistan. The MK-I Weapon System was introduced in the Pakistan Armed Forces in 1990. It is highly reliable, light in weight and easily portable by a single man. It is incorporated with an Electro-mechanical impact fuse and a self-destruction device for warhead. This missile has a cruising speed of 500 m/sec with an effective range of 4,200 meters.
The improved version of Anza MK-I is Anza MK-II, the speed of which has been increased to 600 m/sec. The effective range has also been increased to 5000 meters.
The complete work sequence of Anza MK-II ââ¬â its flight motor assembly ââ¬â the launch motor assembly and the assembling of the combination power unit are all carried out in a similar manner as of Anza MK-I. Different tests like checking of the air tightness, center of gravity, temperature etc. are performed on the missiles before giving it an all clear signal. The assembling and testing of the target coordinator is carried out with great precision during the optical assembly as well, after which the final calibration of the assembled missile is performed. Other similar tests are also conducted to confirm that the missile would reach its target safely with it getting blown-off before the final strike on the target. These include the impact load test and the vibration tests etc. The missile in tube assembly is also tested on computerized machines to ensure that all the individual components and the complete missile itself is up to the international standards. Both these missiles, Anza MK-I and Anza MK-II, are compatible with all latest SAMs, in the world today.
These two missiles, therefore, have earned a proud reputation of a reliable weapon with all the capabilities to match the modern-day defence equipment. But, to the top list of all the Defence based products is Baktar Shikan ââ¬â the proud production of KRL ââ¬â also known as Green Arrow. A second-generation anti-tank missile weapon system, it pursues the principle of optical aiming, IR tracking signal and automatically generated, remotely controlled and wire transmitted guidance signals. This system can quickly be disassembled into the following sub-units, each not weighing more than 25 Kgs, thus making the system man-portable. These sub-units are;
The Encased Missile
The IR Goniometer
The Guidance Unit and
The Tripod Assembly
Baktar Shikan, which is in use by the Pakistan Army, has almost the same manufacturing work sequence as of Anza missile weapon system. Baktar Shikan comprises of three sections;
The Tail Section
The Middle Section and
The Warhead Assembly
Tripod Assembly of the missile demands immense precision in its manufacture as a sudden movement in the wrong direction can result in the misfiring of the missile. Hence, the weight of the missile has to be checked very carefully so as to enable the tripod assembly to work accurately.
The Guidance Unit is also mounted on the missile to give accurate detection of the signal for its guidance. Thus together, the IR Goniometer and the guidance unit are mounted on the encased missile to be further mounted on the tripod. This unique weapon system is capable of destroying all known targets at range up to 3000 meters, with hit and penetration probability of 90% and a mean flying speed of 220 meters per second. It can work in all weather conditions and can sustain a temperature range of ââ¬â40 to +50 degree Celsius.
KRL, from every aspect, reflect the firm conviction of its founder, Dr. A. Q. Khan, that it must utilize its potentials to the best and that the elevation of collective efforts must precede towards excellence ââ¬â excellence in each and every field in which the Laboratories at present are working. A full-fledged setup was thus established to manufacture Power Electronics and Opto-Electronics Equipment.
One of the major achievements of this Division is the production of the Laser Range Finder. This Laser Range Finder can locate and fix the artillery and mortar targets. It can be used for navigation purposes in port for ships and boats, likewise is can also make topographical surveys of a certain area. It has a range of 150-10,000 meter (m) and, in clear visibility, it can cover up to 20 Km as well.
Another similar product is the Laser Actuated Target System. It is ideal for the training of operators and tank gunners using aiming sights integrated with Laser Range Finders and Designators. Extreme care and precision is taken in the manufacturing and the testing of these equipment in order to ensure that these products meet the MIL specification of environmental conditions for similar military equipment.
Besides these significant defence products contributions to the nation, KRL is engaged in the production of innumerable other defence accessories and commercial products.
These facilities, indigenously acquired over long period of time are tribute to the leadership of Dr. A. Q. Khan and his team of dedicated and committed scientists and engineers who have proved not only to themselves but to the whole nation that the task of nation building might be difficult but with strong will and commitment to your cause ââ¬â together ââ¬â we can really work wonders!
Dr. A. Q. Khan Research laboratories were established on July 31st 1976 as Engineering Research Laboratories under the able guidance of Dr. Khan with the prime purpose of equipping our nation with an unbeatable deterrent.
More than 24 years have passed and today the laboratories have grown into a full-fledge Research and Industrial Complex with a manpower of approximately Eight Thousand skilled and professional people. After the achievement of main target by the laboratories, the work at Kahuta expanded towards a broad range of defence based products.
Among the wide spectrum of these products, Anza MK-I and Anza MK-II stand out as the most significant contribution of KRL to the armed forces of Pakistan. The MK-I Weapon System was introduced in the Pakistan Armed Forces in 1990. It is highly reliable, light in weight and easily portable by a single man. It is incorporated with an Electro-mechanical impact fuse and a self-destruction device for warhead. This missile has a cruising speed of 500 m/sec with an effective range of 4,200 meters.
The improved version of Anza MK-I is Anza MK-II, the speed of which has been increased to 600 m/sec. The effective range has also been increased to 5000 meters.
The complete work sequence of Anza MK-II ââ¬â its flight motor assembly ââ¬â the launch motor assembly and the assembling of the combination power unit are all carried out in a similar manner as of Anza MK-I. Different tests like checking of the air tightness, center of gravity, temperature etc. are performed on the missiles before giving it an all clear signal. The assembling and testing of the target coordinator is carried out with great precision during the optical assembly as well, after which the final calibration of the assembled missile is performed. Other similar tests are also conducted to confirm that the missile would reach its target safely with it getting blown-off before the final strike on the target. These include the impact load test and the vibration tests etc. The missile in tube assembly is also tested on computerized machines to ensure that all the individual components and the complete missile itself is up to the international standards. Both these missiles, Anza MK-I and Anza MK-II, are compatible with all latest SAMs, in the world today.
These two missiles, therefore, have earned a proud reputation of a reliable weapon with all the capabilities to match the modern-day defence equipment. But, to the top list of all the Defence based products is Baktar Shikan ââ¬â the proud production of KRL ââ¬â also known as Green Arrow. A second-generation anti-tank missile weapon system, it pursues the principle of optical aiming, IR tracking signal and automatically generated, remotely controlled and wire transmitted guidance signals. This system can quickly be disassembled into the following sub-units, each not weighing more than 25 Kgs, thus making the system man-portable. These sub-units are;
The Encased Missile
The IR Goniometer
The Guidance Unit and
The Tripod Assembly
Baktar Shikan, which is in use by the Pakistan Army, has almost the same manufacturing work sequence as of Anza missile weapon system. Baktar Shikan comprises of three sections;
The Tail Section
The Middle Section and
The Warhead Assembly
Tripod Assembly of the missile demands immense precision in its manufacture as a sudden movement in the wrong direction can result in the misfiring of the missile. Hence, the weight of the missile has to be checked very carefully so as to enable the tripod assembly to work accurately.
The Guidance Unit is also mounted on the missile to give accurate detection of the signal for its guidance. Thus together, the IR Goniometer and the guidance unit are mounted on the encased missile to be further mounted on the tripod. This unique weapon system is capable of destroying all known targets at range up to 3000 meters, with hit and penetration probability of 90% and a mean flying speed of 220 meters per second. It can work in all weather conditions and can sustain a temperature range of ââ¬â40 to +50 degree Celsius.
KRL, from every aspect, reflect the firm conviction of its founder, Dr. A. Q. Khan, that it must utilize its potentials to the best and that the elevation of collective efforts must precede towards excellence ââ¬â excellence in each and every field in which the Laboratories at present are working. A full-fledged setup was thus established to manufacture Power Electronics and Opto-Electronics Equipment.
One of the major achievements of this Division is the production of the Laser Range Finder. This Laser Range Finder can locate and fix the artillery and mortar targets. It can be used for navigation purposes in port for ships and boats, likewise is can also make topographical surveys of a certain area. It has a range of 150-10,000 meter (m) and, in clear visibility, it can cover up to 20 Km as well.
Another similar product is the Laser Actuated Target System. It is ideal for the training of operators and tank gunners using aiming sights integrated with Laser Range Finders and Designators. Extreme care and precision is taken in the manufacturing and the testing of these equipment in order to ensure that these products meet the MIL specification of environmental conditions for similar military equipment.
Besides these significant defence products contributions to the nation, KRL is engaged in the production of innumerable other defence accessories and commercial products.
These facilities, indigenously acquired over long period of time are tribute to the leadership of Dr. A. Q. Khan and his team of dedicated and committed scientists and engineers who have proved not only to themselves but to the whole nation that the task of nation building might be difficult but with strong will and commitment to your cause ââ¬â together ââ¬â we can really work wonders!
