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Pakistani air-to-surface missile From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Barq (Urdu: برق, "lightning") is a laser-guided air-to-surface missile developed by Pakistan. It has a range of 8 km (5.0 mi) and weight of 45 kilograms (99 lb).
Barq | |
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Type | Laser-guided air-to-surface missile/Anti-tank guided missile |
Place of origin | Pakistan |
Service history | |
In service | 2015 – Present |
Used by | Pakistan Army |
Wars | |
Production history | |
Manufacturer | National Engineering and Scientific Commission |
Specifications | |
Mass | 45 kg |
Effective firing range | 8 km |
Warhead | HE |
Engine | Single-stage rocket motor |
Launch platform | UCAV, manned Observation/Attack aircraft/ Attack helicopter |
The missile was unveiled on 13 March 2015 being fired from the NESCOM Burraq unmanned combat aerial vehicle, capable of destroying both stationary and moving targets.[1][2] On 28 November 2021 it was displayed being fired from Shahpar-II UCAV. Its first operational use was carried out against militants in Operation Zarb-e-Azb, on 6 September 2015, successfully eliminating three high-value targets.[3]
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