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Pakistan test-fires cruise missile
Pakistan on Tuesday conducted a second test-fire of its cruise missile Hatf VII (Babur), an army statement said."All phases of the planned trajectory were extremely successful and the missile impacted with pinpoint accuracy," the army's Inter-Services Public Relations said. It may be recalled that the Babur cruise missile, which has been indigenously developed, was tested for the first time in August 2005. "Babur cruise missile, which was tested in the ground-launched version, will also be capable of being placed in submarines and on surface ships," the statement said. The Babur, which has near stealth capabilities, is a low-flying, terrain-hugging missile with high maneuverability, pinpoint accuracy and radar avoidance features. With a range of 500 kilometers, it can carry all types of warheads. Pakistan President General Pervez Musharraf, who witnessed the test-fire, said that the nation was proud of its scientists and engineers, who had once again demonstrated their ability to master rare technologies with ease and professionalism. He said that his government would continue to provide all support to their efforts to fortify national defence. The strategic program, which had come to symbolize the nation's resolve to achieve maximum security, will continue to go from strength to strength with credible minimum deterrence as its cornerstone, he added. Posted by: Pappy 2006-03-22 |
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