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Hatf II

Stage · Pakistan

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Pakistani single-stage solid propellant tactical ballistic missile. Indigenous Pakistani design, developed by the Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO).

An initial two-stage missile design using Hatf-1 / French Stromboli engine technology was flown in January 1989, thought cancelled in 1994. Development then undertaken of a single-stage vehicle using new solid propellant motor technology with double the range of the first version. This was flown in March 2003 and given an operational designation.

Maximum range: 290 km (180 mi). Boost Propulsion: Solid rocket. Initial Operational Capability: 1992.

Country
Pakistan
Launch Sites
Sonmiani
Stages
Stromboli
Agency
Suparco
Bibliography
2

Chronology

5 events

1989 Feb

Launch Site: Sonmiani. LV Family: Stromboli. Launch Vehicle: Hatf II.

2002 May 26

Launch Site: Sonmiani. LV Family: Stromboli. Launch Vehicle: Hatf II.
  • Nation: Pakistan. Agency: PK. Apogee: 70 km (43 mi).

2003 March 26

Launch Site: Sonmiani. LV Family: Stromboli. Launch Vehicle: Hatf II.
  • Nation: Pakistan. Agency: PK. Apogee: 70 km (43 mi).

2005 March 31

Launch Site: Sonmiani. LV Family: Stromboli. Launch Vehicle: Hatf II.
  • Nation: Pakistan. Agency: PK. Apogee: 70 km (43 mi).

2007 March 3

Launch Site: Sonmiani. LV Family: Stromboli. Launch Vehicle: Hatf II.
  • Nation: Pakistan. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi).