NESCOM Burraq
Burraq (
Urdu:
براق ) is an advanced
unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) developed by a venture of the
Pakistan Air Force (PAF) and the
National Engineering and Scientific Commission (NESCOM), a civilian defence research and development organisation of
Pakistan.
[1] The name
Burraq (
Arabic: البُراق
al-Burāq "lightning") refers to a type of winged steed, described as a creature from the heavens which transported the Islamic prophet
Muhammad -
Isra and Mi'raj.
In May 2009 the Burraq UCAV was reported to be undergoing flight testing and would be armed with a new
laser-guided ASM missiles and
laser designator, also designed by NESCOM.
[1]
On 13th March 2015 the Burraq was for the first time officially shown demonstrating targeting in a drill using a laser guided missile, in photos released by
Inter-Services Public Relations, the public relations department of the
Pakistan Armed Forces. According to them the Burraq is "all weather capable" and has "pinpoint accuracy."
Burraq UAV
Role Armed
Manufacturer NESCOM
First flight ~2009
Introduction 2015
Status In service
Primary user Pakistan Air Force
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The same thing when you see Euro fighter for example, 4 different nations are making the same each one is specializing in some parts of it. The end result is a common fighter jet, or a UCAV in this instance.