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Shaheen 3

Missile · Pakistan

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Pakistani indigenous long-range missile, designed by Pakistani scientists using Chinese technology. Development cancelled in 2000.

Maximum range: 4,500 km (1,200 mi).

Family
IRBM
Country
Pakistan

Chronology

2 events

2015 March 9

Launch Site: Sonmiani. LV Family: DF-15. Launch Vehicle: Shaheen 3.
  • RV - . Nation: Pakistan. Apogee: 500 km (310 mi). Test flight..

2015 December 11

Launch Site: Sonmiani. LV Family: DF-15. Launch Vehicle: Shaheen 3.
  • Shaheen RV - . Nation: Pakistan. Apogee: 500 km (310 mi). Test mission. Impacted in Arabian Sea..