Pakistan conducted successful flight test of Air Launched Cruise Missile “Ra’ad-II”.

[The Eagle]

Check the difference by comparing with Ra'ad-I. "Air to Sea" capability is in-fact telling a lot.

 

[Bilal.]

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Check the difference by comparing with Ra'ad-I. "Air to Sea" capability is in-fact telling a lot.

Radar seeker? Radome/Seeker head?

 

[The Eagle]

Radar seeker? Radome/Seeker head?

The weapon system is equipped with state of the art guidance and navigation systems ensuring engagement of targets with high precision.

That's all for now. However, I see that enhancing deterrence capability further.

 

[Bilal.]

The weapon system is equipped with state of the art guidance and navigation systems ensuring engagement of targets with high precision.

That's all for now. However, I see that enhancing deterrence capability further.

The nose does seem as if having a radome.

 

[CriticalThought]

NOTE: This is pure speculation based on my own interpretation of visual cues in the released video and theorization.

The missile seems to be in the 850 kg mass range, travelling at approx. 350 knots at an average altitutde of 10000 ft. Previous estimates of mass were in the 1100 kg range, which means the new version has been able to shed around 250 kg. This could theoretically become possible through a combination of lighter materials, advanced power supply, and improved internal data bus architecture amongst other improvements.

The detonation seems delayed, which shows possible ground penetration capabilities. Given the strategic nature of the missile, this means nuclear delivery to hardened, underground targets.

An improved navigation could hint at satellite navigation, while improved guidance could come due to a combination of better control algorithms that utilize better knowledge of the missile's aerodynamic capabilities, and possibly even mid-course corrections. This would mean that even if the missile is intercepted relatively intacdt, the enemy would not be able to determine the target. This last point could be a useful feature for next iterations, even if the current version doesn't support it.

 

[The Eagle]

The nose does seem as if having a radome.

The seeker along with advance navigation system... capable enough to hit sea target... means mid course correction and so not just for stationary targets only..... and the size seems to be different along with reshape/alteration of fins.

 

[NA71]

@JamD .....

soon we will witness RAAD with JF-17 ....

very soon IA.

 

[Bilal.]

The seeker along with advance navigation system... capable enough to hit sea target... means mid course correction and so not just for stationary targets only..... and the size seems to be different along with reshape/alteration of fins.

Fin change already noticed.

We need to have multiple terminal guidance options/versions for different mission requirement and price points:

- Pure GPS/INS
- GPS/INS + DSMAC
- GPS/INS + IIR (with ATR)
- GPS/INS + Radar
- GPS/INS + Radar + IIR (as developed recently for SOM)
- GPS/INS + Anti-Radiation

 

[Pakistani Fighter]

NOTE: This is pure speculation based on my own interpretation of visual cues in the released video and theorization.

The missile seems to be in the 850 kg mass range, travelling at approx. 350 knots at an average altitutde of 10000 ft. Previous estimates of mass were in the 1100 kg range, which means the new version has been able to shed around 250 kg. This could theoretically become possible through a combination of lighter materials, advanced power supply, and improved internal data bus architecture amongst other improvements.

The detonation seems delayed, which shows possible ground penetration capabilities. Given the strategic nature of the missile, this means nuclear delivery to hardened, underground targets.

An improved navigation could hint at satellite navigation, while improved guidance could come due to a combination of better control algorithms that utilize better knowledge of the missile's aerodynamic capabilities, and possibly even mid-course corrections. This would mean that even if the missile is intercepted relatively intacdt, the enemy would not be able to determine the target. This last point could be a useful feature for next iterations, even if the current version doesn't support it.

Can Loss of weight be attributed to Lesser Warhead?

 

[StormBreaker]

yaap I also felt some difference in tail section but waiting for clear pics .....

" Integration on JF-17 is in Progress "
Well well well . . If this news is coreect

Well, we need to establish No Sail Zone in Our Sea!

With Air Delivery Services this can effectively be 1000+Km from Our Shores!

However, I would like to see a Supersonic Cruise Missile test sooner than later. PNS was supposed to be working on it.. we need that in the mix as well!

Congratulations Pakistan.

Validation and success, all the way.

@aliyusuf Notice the timing guys, RAAD 2 was first displayed in 2017 March Parade but test video is released today. Block 3 first prototype is already flying, 2nd in May inshaAllah. We might see the next RAAD II appearance directly on a Block 3 test flight or sequential flights by this year. Just a guess

 

[Cookie Monster]

Congrats...now Pak has an equivalent to storm shadow, which I think India had ordered with its Rafales.

 

[Pakistani Fighter]

Congrats...now Pak has an equivalent to storm shadow, which I think India had ordered with its Rafales.

Yes they had ordered. I hope we develop Supersonic/Hypersonic ALCM against Indian ALCM Brahmos

 

[DANGER-ZONE]

Two News Things That I Have Noticed.

1. X Cross tail.
2. Fixed Engine Inlet / intake.
Before it use to came out after launch like Babur.

 

[SABRE]

Ok so now we have a ALCM with 600km range that can target both land and sea targets .
So now our navy has harba,zarb and now raad.

Technically, the air force has both the Ra'ad and Ra'ad-II.

The Navy has Babur-III.

 

[graphican]

Alhamdolillah! Congratulations Paksitan!

Timing of the test is interesting. 16 Billion-dollar S-400 news came today and 600KM deep striking capability revealed by PAF.