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PNS SAIF test fires C 802 Missile and JF-17 fired Air to Sea Missile

Navy, air force conduct successful long range anti-ship missile tests
Last Updated On 05 March,2018 05:32 pm
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PNS Saif fired missile C-802 that targets an enemy ship on ocean surface.
KARACHI (Dunya News) – In an impressive demonstration of fire power and combat readiness, Pakistan Navy and Pakistan Air Force conducted long range anti-ship cruise missile firings.

Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi along with Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman witnessed the Live Weapon Firing onboard Pakistan Navy Ship NASR. The Firing was conducted by JF-17 fighter aircraft and Pakistan Navy Ship SAIF which is a multi mission F-22P frigate.

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Upon arrival, Chief of the Air Staff was received by Chief of the Naval Staff onboard PNS NASR, a combat logistic support ship. Joint PN-PAF firings were conducted on the final day of Exercise RIBAT-18, which was focused on validating war fighting concepts under the evolving multi faceted threats. The hallmark of exercise was successful firings of C-802 AK (Air to Surface Missile) by PAF JF-17 Thunder aircraft and C-802 (Surface to Surface Missile) by PNS SAIF.

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Missiles launched from both platforms, successfully hit their intended targets which not only re-asserts the efficacy of weapon systems but also manifests the extended range of Joint PN-PAF Sea-Air operations and desired synergy between the two Services.

On this landmark occasion, Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi expressed his utmost satisfaction on operational readiness of PN Fleet and commended officers and men for their professionalism and devotion in the line of duty. The Admiral also added that Pakistan Navy is transforming into a strong and formidable force fully capable to protect and advance the national maritime interests and collaborate international responsibilities across the Indian Ocean.
 
Pakistan successfully test fires long-range anti-ship cruise missiles


March 05, 2018



Pakistan Navy and Pakistan Air Force successfully test fired long-range anti-ship cruise missiles in the northern Arabian Sea.

According to spokesperson of Pakistan Navy, the missile test was carried out at the conclusion of naval exercise Rabbat.

Naval chief admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi and Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman witnessed the missile firing.

The missiles were fired from JF-17 Thunder aircraft and Pakistan Navy's F-22 Frigate PNS Saif.

PNS Saif fired anti-ship sea-to-sea C-802 missile while JF-17 fired air-to-sea missile C-802AK.

Fired from their respective platforms, both missiles successfully hit their targets.

This joint missile testing by Pakistan Navy and Pakistan Air Force is a testimony of the joint operational capabilities of the two forces.

Speaking on the occasion, Naval chief Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi said Pakistan`s Naval and Air Forces are fully capable of defending the country`s maritime and aerial borders.

He also expressed satisfaction over the operational preparedness of the Pakistan Naval fleet.

Afterwards, Pakistan Navy and Pakistan Air Force presented a joint fly past.



http://www.radio.gov.pk/05-03-2018/pak-successfully-test-fires-long-range-anti-ship-cruise-missiles
 
Can you please share some data about range and other specs of this particular weapon?
Its a pretty public system. C-802AK is the export version of C-802A, which itself is the air-launched improved version of baseline C-802. It can strike up to 180km, uses inertial navigation for majority of the flight and active radar seeker in the terminal phase, can employ terminal maneuvers like pop-up attack.
 
Its a pretty public system. C-802AK is the export version of C-802A, which itself is the air-launched improved version of baseline C-802. It can strike up to 180km, uses inertial navigation for majority of the flight and active radar seeker in the terminal phase, can employ terminal maneuvers like pop-up attack.
Thanks..yeah I realised it.
Any news about CM400AKG? integration with JF17?
 
Out of interest are these PAF JF17s

Will we get dedicated JF17s for navy only?
 
How good is c802? I'm asking because it was this missile or some say it was the iranian variant of this missile which struck israeli warship during lebanon-israel 2006 war and it failed to explode on time otherwise the ship definitely would have been sunk. It was reported by hezbollah too and since then they have reportedly moved to more advanced missiles. @Zarvan @Windjammer @The Deterrent .
 

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