Pak successfully test-fires Hatf-VII missile

Senate of Pakistan

Pak successfully test-fires Hatf-VII missile

June 05, 2012

Pakistan on Tuesday successfully test fire the multi-tube, indigenously developed Cruise Missile Hatf-VII (Babur), having a range of 700 kms. According to the ISPR statement, Babur Cruise Missile is a low flying, terrain hugging missile with high maneuverability, pin point accuracy and radar avoidance features. It can carry both nuclear and conventional warheads and has stealth capabilities. It also incorporates the most modern cruise missile technology of Terrain Contour Matching (TERCOM) and Digital Scene Matching and Area Co-relation (DSMAC), which enhances its precision and effectiveness manifolds. The missile was launched from a state of the art multi tube Missile Launch Vehicle (MLV) which significantly enhances the targeting and employment options of Babur Weapon System in both the conventional and nuclear modes.

The test was witnessed by Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Khalid Shameem Wynne, Director General Strategic Plans Division, Lieutenant General Khalid Ahmed Kidwai (R), Chairman National Engineering and Scientific Commission (NESCOM) and other officials, scientists and engineers. The President and Prime Minister of Pakistan have congratulated the scientists and engineers over the successful missile test.

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