Shaheen-II Ballistic Missile

Manufacturer: NESCOM
Category: Missiles & Precision Weapons
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Guidance System Inertial navigation, possible terminal updates
Maximum Speed Hypersonic, estimated Mach 10+
Launch Compatibility Road-mobile TEL launcher
Warhead Technology Conventional or nuclear capable

Defense Systems Full Specifications

1. General Information

Name / Designation	Shaheen-II / Hatf-VI
Type / Role	Medium-Range Ballistic Missile
Country of Origin	Pakistan
Manufacturer	NESCOM
Service Entry / Year Introduced	2014 (reported operational)
Operational Status	Active

2. Performance & Range

Range	1,500 to 2,000 km
Speed	Hypersonic
Ceiling / Altitude Limit	Ballistic trajectory dependent
Accuracy (CEP)	Estimated around 350 m (open sources)
Warhead Type	Conventional, Nuclear-capable

3. Guidance & Targeting

Guidance System	INS, terminal correction reported
Targeting Mode	Pre-programmed ballistic strike
Launch Platform Compatibility	Ground TEL
Seeker Type	Not publicly confirmed

4. Physical Characteristics

Length	17.2 m
Diameter	1.4 m
Wingspan	N/A
Launch Weight	23,600 kg
Propulsion	Two-stage solid fuel rocket

5. Warhead & Payload

Warhead Weight	Approx. 700 kg
Explosive Type	HE or nuclear payload
Detonation Mechanism	Impact / programmed
Payload Options	Conventional, Nuclear

6. Operational Use & Capabilities

Operational Range Type	Medium
Deployment Platform	Ground
Target Types	Strategic infrastructure, military targets
Combat Proven	No
Users / Operators	Pakistan

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

8.3

Technology 9 / 10
Performance 8 / 10
Maintenance Efficiency 8 / 10
Range & Endurance 8 / 10

PROS

Solid-fuel design supports faster launch readiness
Road-mobile launcher improves survivability
Medium-range reach covers regional targets
Dual conventional or nuclear payload flexibility
Mature operational status with repeated tests

CONS

Exact accuracy figures remain unclear publicly
Large launcher footprint can be detected by ISR assets
Strategic systems are expensive to maintain
Limited public transparency on production numbers
Vulnerable to advanced missile defense networks

Pakistan Shaheen-II Ballistic Missile

The Pakistan Shaheen-II, also known as Hatf-VI, is a road-mobile medium-range ballistic missile developed for strategic deterrence and long-range strike missions. It is one of Pakistan’s key land-based missile systems and was designed to strengthen second-strike capability and survivability through mobile deployment. The missile uses a two-stage solid-fuel propulsion system, allowing faster launch readiness than many liquid-fueled systems.

Shaheen-II is assessed to carry either conventional or nuclear payloads, making it a central part of Pakistan’s strategic forces. Its estimated range allows coverage of major regional targets, while transporter-erector-launcher mobility helps reduce vulnerability during crises. Publicly available assessments place the missile in operational service from the mid-2010s.

Manufacturer

The system was developed by National Engineering & Scientific Commission, commonly known as NESCOM, with support from Pakistan’s strategic missile industry. Production and integration are linked to domestic state defense organizations focused on missile technology and delivery systems.

Speed and Range

Shaheen-II is widely estimated to have a range of 1,500 to 2,000 km, placing it in the medium-range ballistic missile category. During boost and reentry phases, ballistic missiles of this class travel at hypersonic speeds, generally above Mach 5. Public sources often estimate peak velocity near Mach 10+ depending on trajectory and payload.

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Cost / Price

Exact unit pricing is not publicly released. Based on comparable strategic missile programs, analysts estimate a single Shaheen-II system, including launcher support assets, could represent a multi-million dollar strategic asset, likely $10 million to $25 million+ depending on configuration, logistics, and command systems.

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