Burraq UCAV & Shahpur UAV inducted in Pakistani arsenal.

[Riseup]

RAWALPINDI: Pakistan has inducted the first fleet of indigenously developed Strategic Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) also referred to as drones, Burraq and Shahpur in the Army and Air Force.



A press release by the media wing of the armed forces (ISPR) called the induction a “historic and landmark event, wherein a very effective force multiplier has been added to the inventory of the Armed Forces.” According to the ISPR, in the future these UAVs could also be gainfully employed in various socio-economic development projects as well.



The induction ceremony was attended by Army Chief, General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani, Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshall Tahir Rafique, Director General Strategic Plans Divisions, General (retd) Khalid Ahmed Kidwai, senior officers from Armed Forces, scientists and engineers.





Army Chief Kayani while appreciating the work of NESCOM scientists and engineers, highlighted that induction of indigenously developed surveillance capable UAVs in Pakistan Armed Forces is a force multiplier, and will substantially enhance their target acquisition capabilities in real time.



Earlier on Monday, Army Chief Kayani paid a farewell visit to Air Headquarters in Islamabad. During his visit, the Army chief called on Air Chief Marshall Tahir Rafique Butt. The Air Chief lauded General Kayani’s services in strengthening the defence of Pakistan and contributing towards unprecedented Tri-Service synergy.

UAVs inducted in Pakistan Army and Air fleet - thenews.com.pk

 

[A.Rafay]

Lieutenant General (Retd) Khalid Ahmed Kidwai, Director General Strategic Plans Division handing over replica of indigenously developed surveillance capable UAVs formally inducted in Pakistan Armed Forces to General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani, Chief of Army Staff. (25-11-2013)

 

[forcetrip]

That model looks like an armed drone. Need better clarification on what they were thinking of when taking the picture or writing this article.

 

[Riseup]

Burraq is UCAV and armed drone.

 

[hkdas]

any pics of Burraq ???? how it looks like??

 

[Jungibaaz]

Ah so this is the Burraq, we've been waiting for this since 2009. That model there of the armed UCAV is definitely the Burraq, Shahpur isn't an armed drone.

 

[The Deterrent]

Is someone else also wondering why is DG SPD Kidwai holding the Burraq model too?

 

[Bratva]

Lieutenant General (Retd) Khalid Ahmed Kidwai, Director General Strategic Plans Division handing over replica of indigenously developed surveillance capable UAVs formally inducted in Pakistan Armed Forces to General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani, Chief of Army Staff. (25-11-2013)

My wild guess, CH-3 renamed as Burraq and most probably china gave license to build CH-3 in house

 

[The Deterrent]

My wild guess, CH-3 renamed as Burraq and most probably china gave license to build CH-3 in house

No, except for the airframe, Burraq is very much designed by NESCOM. The airframe is almost the same as that of CH-3.

 

[hkdas]

is that model is the same Chinese uav???

No, except for the airframe, Burraq is very much designed by NESCOM. The airframe is almost the same as that of Shahpar, which was influenced by CH-3.

by comparing two pics it is clear that there is lot of Chinese help in this project

 

[ghauri05]

The Drone shown in picture looks like armed one......I thought Pakistan does nit has the technology of armed drones(at least it is what I have heard) .....Need clarification ???

 

[forcetrip]

Shouldn't it be mentioned in the article that a huge milestone of operating an armed drone has been achieved? Its not a small deal at all if true.

 

[Imran Khan]

 

[Darth Vader]

 

[Bilal.]

Just saw on express news channel... Very similar to shahpar and CH-3 but seemed somewhat bigger than shahpar.