Ghauri Ballistic Missile
Type: Ballistic Missile (ICBM)
Domain: land
Country of Origin: Pakistan
Manufacturer: NESCOM (Pakistan)
First Deployed: 2003
Overview
The Ghauri (Hatf-V) is a Pakistani medium-range ballistic missile developed by Khan Research Laboratories. Derived from North Korean Nodong technology, it uses liquid propellant and achieves a range of approximately 1,300 km with a 700 kg payload. It is nuclear-capable and road-mobile on a transporter-erector-launcher (TEL). While liquid fuel reduces alert readiness versus the Shaheen solid-fuel series, Ghauri provides strategic depth and is maintained as part of Pakistan's minimum credible deterrence posture. First test-fired 1998.
Technical Specifications
| based_on | North Korean Nodong-1 technology |
|---|---|
| guidance | INS |
| range_km | 1500 |
| accuracy_m | 250 |
| propulsion | Liquid fuel single-stage |
| warhead_kg | 700 |
| warhead_types | HE or nuclear-capable |
Operators
- Pakistan
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