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Shaheen 2

Stage · Pakistan

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Pakistani mobile two-stage solid propellant intermediate range ballistic missile developed by Pakistan, derived from Chinese technology. First flight March 9, 2004. Range extended from 2,500 km to 3,500 km during development.

Maximum range: 3,500 km (2,200 mi).

Family
IRBM
Country
Pakistan
Launch Vehicles
DF-11
Launch Sites
Sonmiani

Chronology

7 events

2004 March 9

Launch Site: Sonmiani. LV Family: DF-21. Launch Vehicle: Shaheen 2.
  • Shaheen 2 test - . Nation: Pakistan. Apogee: 300 km (180 mi). Some sources give missile as Shaheen 3..

2005 March 19

Launch Site: Sonmiani. LV Family: DF-21. Launch Vehicle: Shaheen 2.
  • Shaheen 2 test - . Nation: Pakistan. Apogee: 300 km (180 mi).

2006 April 29

Launch Site: Sonmiani. LV Family: DF-21. Launch Vehicle: Shaheen 2.
  • Nation: Pakistan. Apogee: 300 km (180 mi).

2007 February 23

Launch Site: Sonmiani. LV Family: DF-21. Launch Vehicle: Shaheen 2.
  • Nation: Pakistan. Apogee: 300 km (180 mi).

2008 April 19

Launch Site: Sonmiani. LV Family: DF-21. Launch Vehicle: Shaheen 2.
  • Nation: Pakistan. Apogee: 300 km (180 mi).

2008 April 21

Launch Site: Sonmiani. LV Family: DF-21. Launch Vehicle: Shaheen 2.
  • Nation: Pakistan. Apogee: 300 km (180 mi).

2014 November 13

Launch Site: Sonmiani. LV Family: DF-21. Launch Vehicle: Shaheen 2.
  • RV - . Nation: Pakistan. Apogee: 300 km (180 mi). Test flight..