Fatah-2 Missile

Full Specifications

Pakistan Fatah-2 Tactical Ballistic Missile

The Pakistan Fatah-2 missile is a guided surface to surface tactical ballistic missile developed to improve Pakistan’s long range precision strike capability. Publicly unveiled in 2024, the missile is part of the Fatah family and is intended to engage high value military targets with greater accuracy than traditional artillery rockets. Fatah-2 is designed to support battlefield operations by striking command centers, logistics hubs, radar sites, and other strategic targets while remaining mobile and difficult to detect before launch.

The missile combines modern navigation technology with a road mobile launch platform, allowing rapid deployment and increased operational flexibility. Although Pakistan has released limited technical information, defense analysts assess that the system represents a significant step in the country’s conventional precision strike capability.

Manufacturer

Fatah-2 is developed by Pakistan’s National Engineering and Scientific Commission (NESCOM) in cooperation with the country’s strategic defense industry, including the Global Industrial & Defence Solutions (GIDS) organization. The missile is designed and manufactured domestically to reduce dependence on foreign suppliers while strengthening Pakistan’s indigenous missile development program.

Speed and Range

Open source assessments indicate that Fatah-2 has an estimated maximum range of approximately 400 kilometers. It is powered by a solid fuel rocket motor, enabling quick launch preparation and lower maintenance compared to liquid fueled systems.

The missile is believed to reach hypersonic terminal speeds exceeding Mach 5, which reduces enemy reaction time and complicates interception. It reportedly employs an integrated Inertial Navigation System (INS) with satellite navigation support for improved precision, although official accuracy figures have not been publicly disclosed. The missile is launched from a mobile transporter erector launcher (TEL), increasing survivability during military operations.

Cost / Price

Pakistan has not officially disclosed the unit cost of the Pakistani Fatah-II missile or its launcher. Based on comparable short range tactical ballistic missile programs worldwide, analysts estimate the cost could range from approximately US$1 million to US$3 million per missile, depending on production volume, guidance package, and associated launch equipment. These figures remain unofficial and should be treated as estimates rather than confirmed procurement prices.