Hatf-VIII Ra'ad II (ALCM) | Updates, News & Discussion

[Thorough Pro]

so what, just bleed some air out of tires and make the missile look a ton heavier

Chinese stopped.parading actual missiles when they realized (probably through hacking cia) that americans were trying to calculate missile weight by distortion of tyres of carrying vehicles...

 

[The Eagle]

Kindly use this sticky thread for further discussions, updates & news w.r.t. subject while keeping it clean by maintaining decorum and making it productive/informative.

Old thread was consisting useless posts that were irrelevant as well as off-topic, hence, made a sticky thread by excluding such posts. Members be receiving notifications regarding the same.

Thanks.

 

[Khafee]

Critics say that RA'AD 2 was not tested (publicly) yet! what you guys make of this?

So what will those critics say when NASR-2 is announced?

Pakistan may soon declare that it can hit ships too.

Only a matter of time.

 

[The SC]

So what will those critics say when NASR-2 is announced?


Only a matter of time.

Read; was not tested publicly

 

[Khafee]

Read; was not tested publicly

No test is "public", the results are, when the top tier command, thinks it is appropriate to do so.

 

[Banglar Bir]

Yummy. Bangladesh needs this cute one.

Sent from my HTC Desire 610 using Defence.pk mobile app

 

[My-Analogous]

During its March 23 Pakistan Day Parade, the Pakistan Strategic Plans Division (SPD) officially revealed the Ra’ad 2 (“Thunder 2”) air-launched cruise missile (ALCM).

Described as an improved and extended-range of the 350 km Ra’ad ALCM, which was introduced by Air Weapons Complex (AWC) and the National Engineering and Scientific Commission (NESCOM) in 2007, the Ra’ad 2 has a stated range of 550 km.

Notes & Comments:

With its low-detectable design and terrain-hugging capability, the sub-sonic Ra’ad ALCM series is regarded as a key piece of the Pakistani military’s deterrence strategy, specifically its second-strike ability. The Ra’ad and Babur land-attack cruise missiles (LACM) are capable of delivering miniature nuclear warheads.

External differences between the Ra’ad and Ra’ad 2 appear to be minimal, suggesting that an emphasis was made on extending the range more so than increasing payload (albeit an increase in the latter cannot be ruled out).

Although Pakistan did not yet announce tests for the Ra’ad 2, it used the end of 2016 and beginning of 2017 to announce the tests of the Babur-2 LACM and Babur-3 submarine-launched cruise missile (SLCM) respectively. These were joined by the test of the Ababeel multiple independent re-entry vehicle (MIRV)-capable medium-range ballistic missile (MRBM).

The Ra’ad ALCM-series is deployed from the Pakistan Air Force’s (PAF) Mirage III/5 aircraft.

While it aimed for strategic purposes, the Ra’ad could have the potential to serve in a conventional role. Like other conventional munitions, it can carry a conventional high-explosive warhead, which could prove useful for reinforced targets.

In the long-term, there are other ALCM-related possibilities. For example, precision-guided sub-munitions such as the BLU-105 enable the AGM-158 Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM) to engage multiple targets in an area, such as armoured formations, air fields, air defence sites, and dockyards, among others. An analogous solution could be a next-step for the Ra’ad.

http://quwa.org/2017/03/23/pakistan...ded-range-raad-2-air-launched-cruise-missile/
@Horus @eagleeye @Imran Khan @Zarvan @MastanKhan @Khafee @WAJsal
I am wondering that no body notice

 

[Areesh]

During its March 23 Pakistan Day Parade, the Pakistan Strategic Plans Division (SPD) officially revealed the Ra’ad 2 (“Thunder 2”) air-launched cruise missile (ALCM).

Described as an improved and extended-range of the 350 km Ra’ad ALCM, which was introduced by Air Weapons Complex (AWC) and the National Engineering and Scientific Commission (NESCOM) in 2007, the Ra’ad 2 has a stated range of 550 km.

Notes & Comments:

With its low-detectable design and terrain-hugging capability, the sub-sonic Ra’ad ALCM series is regarded as a key piece of the Pakistani military’s deterrence strategy, specifically its second-strike ability. The Ra’ad and Babur land-attack cruise missiles (LACM) are capable of delivering miniature nuclear warheads.

External differences between the Ra’ad and Ra’ad 2 appear to be minimal, suggesting that an emphasis was made on extending the range more so than increasing payload (albeit an increase in the latter cannot be ruled out).

Although Pakistan did not yet announce tests for the Ra’ad 2, it used the end of 2016 and beginning of 2017 to announce the tests of the Babur-2 LACM and Babur-3 submarine-launched cruise missile (SLCM) respectively. These were joined by the test of the Ababeel multiple independent re-entry vehicle (MIRV)-capable medium-range ballistic missile (MRBM).

The Ra’ad ALCM-series is deployed from the Pakistan Air Force’s (PAF) Mirage III/5 aircraft.

While it aimed for strategic purposes, the Ra’ad could have the potential to serve in a conventional role. Like other conventional munitions, it can carry a conventional high-explosive warhead, which could prove useful for reinforced targets.

In the long-term, there are other ALCM-related possibilities. For example, precision-guided sub-munitions such as the BLU-105 enable the AGM-158 Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM) to engage multiple targets in an area, such as armoured formations, air fields, air defence sites, and dockyards, among others. An analogous solution could be a next-step for the Ra’ad.

http://quwa.org/2017/03/23/pakistan...ded-range-raad-2-air-launched-cruise-missile/
@Horus @eagleeye @Imran Khan @Zarvan @MastanKhan @Khafee @WAJsal
I am wondering that no body notice

Already posted and discussed.

 

[Rocky rock]

During its March 23 Pakistan Day Parade, the Pakistan Strategic Plans Division (SPD) officially revealed the Ra’ad 2 (“Thunder 2”) air-launched cruise missile (ALCM).

Described as an improved and extended-range of the 350 km Ra’ad ALCM, which was introduced by Air Weapons Complex (AWC) and the National Engineering and Scientific Commission (NESCOM) in 2007, the Ra’ad 2 has a stated range of 550 km.

Notes & Comments:

With its low-detectable design and terrain-hugging capability, the sub-sonic Ra’ad ALCM series is regarded as a key piece of the Pakistani military’s deterrence strategy, specifically its second-strike ability. The Ra’ad and Babur land-attack cruise missiles (LACM) are capable of delivering miniature nuclear warheads.

External differences between the Ra’ad and Ra’ad 2 appear to be minimal, suggesting that an emphasis was made on extending the range more so than increasing payload (albeit an increase in the latter cannot be ruled out).

Although Pakistan did not yet announce tests for the Ra’ad 2, it used the end of 2016 and beginning of 2017 to announce the tests of the Babur-2 LACM and Babur-3 submarine-launched cruise missile (SLCM) respectively. These were joined by the test of the Ababeel multiple independent re-entry vehicle (MIRV)-capable medium-range ballistic missile (MRBM).

The Ra’ad ALCM-series is deployed from the Pakistan Air Force’s (PAF) Mirage III/5 aircraft.

While it aimed for strategic purposes, the Ra’ad could have the potential to serve in a conventional role. Like other conventional munitions, it can carry a conventional high-explosive warhead, which could prove useful for reinforced targets.

In the long-term, there are other ALCM-related possibilities. For example, precision-guided sub-munitions such as the BLU-105 enable the AGM-158 Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM) to engage multiple targets in an area, such as armoured formations, air fields, air defence sites, and dockyards, among others. An analogous solution could be a next-step for the Ra’ad.

http://quwa.org/2017/03/23/pakistan...ded-range-raad-2-air-launched-cruise-missile/
@Horus @eagleeye @Imran Khan @Zarvan @MastanKhan @Khafee @WAJsal
I am wondering that no body notice

Sorry mate you're late. Even the Discussion ended months ago.

 

[The Accountant]

No test is "public", the results are, when the top tier command, thinks it is appropriate to do so.

Not necessary ... our neighbours even invade other countries by using concept missile ... on pdf i have seen indian public is even claiming to have a better missile than Americans by the name of brahmos 2 ...

 

[Banglar Bir]

Alhumdulillah
Almighty has been very kind to our Pakistani brother's. Congratulations
Salaam.

 

[Banglar Bir]

Insaha Allah Bangladesh can also be enormously benifetted from these remarkable achievements in times of our crisis.

 

[My-Analogous]

Insaha Allah Bangladesh can also be enormously benefited from these remarkable achievements in times of our crisis.

We are one, our soul are one, our Allah is one, Our Prophet(PBUH) is one, our religion is one. When we have so much common then why not we will not help you. You are our brothers.

Allama Iqbal

And this one is my favorite

 

[Banglar Bir]

We are one, our soul are one, our Allah is one, Our Prophet(PBUH) is one, our religion is one. When we have so much common then why not we will not help you. You are our brothers.

Allama Iqbal

And this one is my favorite

Alhumdulillah. Allahhu Akbar. Salam

 

[Thorough Pro]

Height of ignorance and religious delusions

We are one, our soul are one, our Allah is one, Our Prophet(PBUH) is one, our religion is one. When we have so much common then why not we will not help you. You are our brothers.

Allama Iqbal

And this one is my favorite