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

[Pakistani Fighter]

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.

You will see Ababeel test once S400 lands in India

 

[baqai]

Allah o Akbar MashaAllah .... 600 bola hai tu i guess thora tu "onch neech" hu ga zaroor

 

[Pied Piper]

Alhamdulillah....excellent news....the range of Raad 2 has increased considerably.

A saturation of Raad ALCM fired on enemy positions, at least 600km away from the target - Will considerably erode any advantage that the Indian Armed forces currently posses. It can potentially nullify the Russian S400 missiles that India has ordered. A Saturation strike on key locations of S400 or other strategic missiles can render Indian defences obsolete.

Once key targets of the supporting items for S400 (radars or different supporting vehicles) have been hit...then gaps will emerge in its defence ability. 1 or 2 key items taken will considerably reduce the effectiveness of S400 systems - Albeit cheapley taken out.

Pakistan's current economic position and the 5th generation warfare implemented against it...requires astute reflection and best mechanisms to deny or erode enemy capabilities.

The 50 years old Mirages (with the excellent service by PAC) has made this aircraft still worthy for conducting these kind strike/attack missions. Due to financial constraints, more spares or examples need to be purchased in the interim (until economy improves so that more modern items can be purchased or developed).

More F-7PG's need to bought at a cheap price and upgraded to handle BVR missiles (similar it IAF Bisons).

Increasing number of JF-17 Thunders will take time....block 3 numbers need to increase gradually (total number 250-300) in the long run.

F-16s numbers need to increase (if feasible)..I.e for spare parts and upgrade.

All this will be an interim measure until Pakistan's 5th generation aircraft eventually come into service.

Pakistan Also needs to upgrade existing AWACS and Electronic Warfare aircraft. The numbers of Electronic Warfare aircraft need to increase substantially.

The network centric Warfare of Pakistan needs to increase...so that it can continue to 'surprise it's enemies

 

[Cookie Monster]

Allah o Akbar MashaAllah .... 600 bola hai tu i guess thora tu "onch neech" hu ga zaroor

Oonch toh sahi hai neech nahi manzoor hum PDF fanboys ko.

 

[Maarkhoor]

Last question, do we know if it can be carried by the JF17 now?

Yes and no...
Yes mean with current configuration of missile it can't be fit but with folding back fins it can be and as per reports it is under construction / trials.

Pakistan conducted successful flight test of Air Launched Cruise Missile “Ra’ad-II”. Ra’ad-II, with a range of 600 Km, which significantly enhances air delivered strategic standoff capability on land and at sea. The weapon system is equipped with state of the art guidance and navigation systems ensuring engagement of targets with high precision. The successful flight test was witnessed by Lieutenant General Nadeem Zaki Manj, Director General Strategic Plans Division, Dr. Nabeel Hayat Malik, Chairman NESCOM, senior officers from Strategic Plans Division, Strategic Forces and Strategic Organizations. Director General Strategic Plans Division appreciated the technical prowess, dedication and commitment of scientists and engineers who contributed whole-heartedly to develop the weapon system and making this launch a success. He also termed it “a major step towards complementing Pakistan’s deterrence capability”. The President, Prime Minister of Pakistan, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee and Services Chiefs have congratulated the Scientists and Engineers on the successful conduct of missile test.

Fuel air explosion....imagine this thing hit Indian airbase and without destroying the structures shock waves will rendered Indian jets useless.

 

[TOPGUN]

Great news mashallah !!

 

[Taimoor Khan]

South block in New Delhi and Doval office can be easily targeted with precision, avioding collateral damage, while flying deep inside Pakistani airspace.

Range wise, it surpasses the European storm shadow, and I doubt the Indian sugardaddies Israelis got anything comparable in their inventory as well.

Would be interesting on how Turks will see this development. They are very keen on defense cooperation. Their SOM standoff missile is very handy but lack the range. 600+ km range mean targets in Israel can be hit with standoff ranges.

 

[Sine Nomine]

You will never find any details of use or role of any strategic weapon as such. When, how, where will be deployed is the key of tactics. Ra'ad II details will not be shared but timing as such is good enough to run my imagination towards more offensive & strategic nature weapon being successfully tested. The difference and in appearance; will validate the purpose of this launch & testing for the eyes only.

It's a hidden knife in sleeves of Pakistan,even color of operational version is not known to anyone let alone parameters.

 

[NeonNinja]

Congratulations to all

 

[StormBreaker]

Oonch toh sahi hai neech nahi manzoor hum PDF fanboys ko.

@MastanKhan approves oonch as well as neech of range. That is a basic scientific rule

It's a hidden knife in sleeves of Pakistan,even color of operational version is not known to anyone let alone parameters.

I never liked the orange color tho. Looks like a sausage if you ask me, they should give it a silver/grey/black color similar to SOM of Turkey

 

[DESERT FIGHTER]

I believe we have had if in service for years now.

 

[Pakistani Fighter]

More F-7PG's need to bought at a cheap price and upgraded to handle BVR missiles (similar it IAF Bisons).

No

 

[Maxpane]

Congrats to all Pakistanis and salute to the scientists who always work hard for the security of Pakistan

 

[Shah_Deu]

A very significant test! A range of 600km makes it even more interesting. Mid Path Correction makes it even more deadlier!

Consider a scenario.

S-400 picks a target deep within our airspace. As soon as it fires at it, it reveals its position. Being a TEL, the crew will want to pack up and leave the position as per the shoot and scoot strategy. Little they know, their follower (Ra'ad 2) has a mid course correction! Hunter becomes the prey! Ideally for us all the TELs of S-400 battery can fire at the same time to lose all of them within a matter of minutes! And all this, under the big eye of S-400 scanning radar so Gangus can record the proof of its own destruction! $5.4 Billion up in smoke! Game over before it even got started!

CONGRATULATIONS PAKISTAN

 

[ziaulislam]

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It says both at sea and land
This is new
Have they found a seeker for at sea ship targets.