Ra'ad-II
| Ra'ad-II | |
|---|---|
| Type | ALCM |
| Place of origin | Pakistan |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2020–Present |
| Used by | Pakistan Air Force |
| Production history | |
| Designer | National Engineering & Scientific Commission (Guidance/controls) Air Weapons Complex (Warhead design/assembly) |
| Designed | 2007–2019 |
| Manufacturer | Air Weapons Complex |
| Specifications (Technical data) | |
| Mass | ≤1,100 kg (2,400 lb) |
| Length | 4.85 m (15.9 ft) |
| Diameter | 0.50 m (20 in) |
| Maximum firing range | 650 km (400 mi) |
| Warhead | ICM/HE/NE |
| Warhead weight | 450 kg (990 lb) |
| Blast yield | 5 kilotons of TNT (21 TJ)—12 kilotons of TNT (50 TJ) |
| Engine | Turbojet |
| Payload capacity | ≤450 kg (990 lb) |
Operational range | 600 km (370 mi) |
| Flight altitude | Terrain-following |
| Maximum speed | ≤0.8 Mach. (980 km/h (610 mph)) |
Guidance system | Inertial, Terminal |
| Accuracy | 3.0 m (9.8 ft) CEP |
Launch platform | JF-17A/B, Mirage-IIIR, Mirage-VR |
| Transport | Combat aircraft |
The Ra'ad-II (Urdu: رعد-۲ 'Thunder-2') is a standoff and an air-launched cruise missile (ALCM) derived from the Hatf-VIII Ra'ad. It was first publicly unveiled on the Pakistan Day Parade on 23 March 2017,
The Ra'ad features extended range, changes in its control mechanism, its guidance and enhanced flight control systems.