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.
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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.2003 March 26
Launch Site: Sonmiani. LV Family: Stromboli. Launch Vehicle: Hatf II.2005 March 31
Launch Site: Sonmiani. LV Family: Stromboli. Launch Vehicle: Hatf II.2007 March 3
Launch Site: Sonmiani. LV Family: Stromboli. Launch Vehicle: Hatf II.- Nation: Pakistan. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi).