Shaheen-II Ballistic Missile

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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.

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.