Possible air strike of Pakistan: If Pakistan makes a coordinated attack on India using missiles, drones and fighter aircraft, it will be a very serious and dangerous situation. Although it is a fictional landscape, Pakistan’s arsenal has these three types of weapons and assessing their abilities is strategically important. Come, let’s take a look at the strength of these weapons:
1. Pakistani missiles: diversity and firepower (potential aerial strike of Pakistan)
Pakistan’s missile program is quite widespread, including a variety of ballistic and cruise missiles.
, Ballistic missiles:
, Shaheen series: Shaheen-I (about 750 km), Shaheen-IA (about 900 km), Shaheen-II (about 1500–2000 km) and Shaheen-III (about 2750 km) are the major ballistic missiles of Pakistan. They are capable of carrying both traditional and nuclear weapons. Shaheen-III has the ability to reach many major cities of India and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
, Ghauri series: Gauri-I (about 1300–1500 km) and Gauri-II (about 1800–2300 km) are also medium distance ballistic missiles, which can carry nuclear weapons.
, Nasar/Hathf-IX (NASR/HATF-IX): It is a short distance (about 60–70 km), solid-fuel ballistic missile, often seen as ‘Tactical Nuclear Weapon’. Its purpose is to stop the growing armies of the enemy in the battlefield.
, Cruise missiles:
, Babur/Hathf-VII (Babur/Hatf-VII): Babur is a subcutical cruise missile whose firepower ranges from 450 to 900 km in various versions. It can penetrate both land and sea goals with accuracy and is capable of flying at low height to avoid radar.
, Ra’ad/hatf-viii (ra’ad/hatf-viii): It is an air-launched cruise missile with a firepower of about 350–600 km and can be fired with Pakistani fighter jets.
Strength: Variety, various firepower capabilities, ability to carry nuclear weapons, and some extent accuracy.
Weaks: India has advanced ballistic missile defense (BMD) system and air defense systems such as S-400 that can neutralize them.
2. Pakistani drone: surveillance and attack
Pakistan has also made a significant increase in its drone capabilities in recent years.
, Burraq: It is an armed drone (UCAV) capable of firing the laser-guided missile ‘Burck’ (BARQ). It is used for monitoring and limited attacks.
, Shahpar (shahpar) I & ii: These are mainly designed for monitoring, detective and reconnaissance missions.
, Other imported drones: Pakistan has also acquired drones from countries such as China and Turkey, including drones such as wing Loong and Bycarchar TB2, which further enhances its capabilities.
Strength: Cross -border continuous monitoring, ability to accurate attacks on small and specific goals, raising intelligence, and lower cost compared to traditional airstrikes.
Weaks: They can be easily targeted by slow speed, relatively low payload capacity (compared to larger aircraft), and advanced air defense systems.
3. Pakistani fighter jets: the backbone of air war
The Pakistani Air Force (PAF) has a variety of fighter aircraft that can play various roles.
, JF-17 Thunder: Developed in collaboration with China, it is the main multi -purpose fighter aircraft of PAF. Its block I, II and the latest block III versions, equipped with better avionics, radars and arms systems. It can carry air from air and air to ground missiles.
, F-16 Fighting Falcon: US-made F-16 is one of the most capable fighter aircraft of PAF. It is equipped with modern missiles (such as Amraam) and accurate bombs, making it effective in both air war and ground attack.
, Mirage III/v (mirage iii/v): These old French fighter aircraft are still in service and are upgraded, mainly for ground attacks and marine operations.
Strength: Aerial war, ability to prevent enemy aircraft, bombing ground bases, and cruise missiles. JF-17 Block III and F-16 are equipped with modern capabilities.
Weaks: Challenge in front of aircraft like Rafael, SU-30MKI of the Indian Air Force (IAF) in number and technical growth. Indian air defense network is also a major obstacle.
