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| The '''Shaheen''' ] was developed by National Defence Complex (NDC), a subsidiary of the ] Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC) which was formed in 1993, under the guidance of Dr. Samar Mubarik Mand. The Shaheen missile is an ] (IRBM) with an optimal range of 2500 km. Sources indicate that Pakistan is preparing to launch a ] (BM) with a range of 3000+ km.Shaheen missile is very accurate and has a ] of 50 meters. | The '''Shaheen''' ] was developed by National Defence Complex (NDC), a subsidiary of the ] Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC) which was formed in 1993, under the guidance of Dr. Samar Mubarik Mand. The Shaheen missile is an ] (IRBM) with an optimal range of 2500 km. Sources indicate that Pakistan is preparing to launch a ] (BM) with a range of 3000+ km.Shaheen missile is very accurate and has a ] of 50 meters. | ||
| The Shaheen missile can carry both a conventional and non-conventional payload. It is powered by a solid propellant engine; making it a fast response weapon as compared to ] or ]. Other missiles currently in the service of Pakistan are; Hatf 1A (BRBM), Abdali (BRBM), Ghaznavi (SRBM), Ghauri (IRBM). | The Shaheen missile can carry both a conventional and non-conventional payload. It is powered by a solid propellant engine; making it a fast response weapon as compared to ] or ]. Other missiles currently in the service of Pakistan are; ] (BRBM), ] (BRBM), ] (SRBM), ] (IRBM). | ||
| Pakistan has also Indigenously developed a ] ] in response to India's ] cruise missile. The Brahmos cruise missile was the result of collaboration between India and Russia. | Pakistan has also Indigenously developed a ] ] in response to India's ] cruise missile. The Brahmos cruise missile was the result of collaboration between India and Russia. | ||
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Weapon| Shaheen IRBM | |
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The Shaheen missile was developed by National Defence Complex (NDC), a subsidiary of the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC) which was formed in 1993, under the guidance of Dr. Samar Mubarik Mand. The Shaheen missile is an intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM) with an optimal range of 2500 km. Sources indicate that Pakistan is preparing to launch a ballistic missile (BM) with a range of 3000+ km.Shaheen missile is very accurate and has a CEP of 50 meters.
The Shaheen missile can carry both a conventional and non-conventional payload. It is powered by a solid propellant engine; making it a fast response weapon as compared to Ghauri or Agni missile. Other missiles currently in the service of Pakistan are; Hatf 1A (BRBM), Abdali (BRBM), Ghaznavi (SRBM), Ghauri (IRBM).
Pakistan has also Indigenously developed a cruise missile Babur missile in response to India's Brahmos cruise missile. The Brahmos cruise missile was the result of collaboration between India and Russia.
See also