Shaheen 2 (Hatf 6)
Mobile Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missile (IRBM)
Operational Photo
Basic Information
Name
Shaheen 2 (Hatf 6)
Designation
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Alternate Designation
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Equipment Type
Mobile Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missile (IRBM)
Manufacturer
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Date of Introduction
2014
Description
The Shaheen 2 (Hatf 6) is a Pakistani medium-range ballistic missile. It appears to be a two-stage version of the Shaheen 1 design, using a modified Shaheen 1 stage as the second stage motor and RV. It is believed that the Shaheen 2 is derived from the People’s Republic of China (PRC)-developed M-18, though this has not been confirmed.1
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Range
1500.0 km
Quick Facts (CSIS)
Class
Medium-Range Ballistic Missile (MRBM)
Basing
Road-mobile
Range
1,500 – 2,000 km
Payload
Single warhead, 700 kg
Length
17.2 m
Diameter
1.4 m
LaunchWeight
23,600 kg
Warhead
15 – 35 kT nuclear, HE, submunitions, chemical
Status
Operational
InService
2014 – present
Details
Country of Origin
Pakistan
Category
Medium-Range Ballistic Missiles (MRBM) (1,001 km - 3,000 km)
Air > Medium-Range Ballistic Missiles (MRBM) (1,001 km - 3,000 km)
Sources
CSIS Missile Threat: https://missilethreat.csis.org/missile/hatf-6/
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
17.2 m
Width
1.4 m
Height
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Weight
23600 kg
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