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For Mahmud Ghaznavi please see Mahmud of Ghazni

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Ghaznavi (Urdu: غزنوی) is the name given to a Pakistani missile. It is named after the 11th century Muslim conqueror Mahmud of Ghazni. The Ghaznavi missile is a short-range ballistic missile (SRBM) with an optimal range of 290 km. The Ghaznavi Missile has a CEP of 250 meters.
   The Ghaznavi missile can deliver either a conventional or nuclear payload. It is powered by a single stage solid propellant engine. The Ghaznavi missile has already been added to the army’s “strategic command,” and Pakistan’s nuclear and missile program will maintain the pace of development, and tests will continue to be conducted as per technical needs.
   Other missiles currently in the service of Pakistan are Hatf-I (BRBM), Abdali-I (BRBM), Ghauri-I (MRBM), Ghauri-II (MRBM), Ghauri-III (IRBM) (under development), Shaheen-I (MRBM), Shaheen-II (IRBM), Babur (cruise missile) and Ra'ad (cruise missile).
Designation Other Name Range Payload Status Inventory
Hatf-I/IA (BRBM) Hatf-I/IA 80/100 km 500 kg Deployed 100+
Abdali (SRBM) Hatf-II 180 km 500 kg Deployed, Under production Unknown
Ghaznavi (SRBM) Hatf-III 290 km 500 kg Deployed, Under production ~100+
Shaheen-I (MRBM) Hatf-IV 750 km 750 kg Deployed, Under production ~75-150
Ghauri-I (MRBM) Hatf-V 1500 km 700-1000 kg Deployed, Under production ~100+
Ghauri-II (MRBM) Hatf-VA 2,400 km, More range with lighter payload. 1200 kg Operational, Under production ~100+
Shaheen-II (IRBM) Hatf-VI 2,500 km, More range with lighter payload. 1000+ kg Deployed, Under production 200+
Babur (Cruise Missile) Hatf-VII 700 km 500 kg Deployed 400-1000
Ra'ad (Air Launched Cruise Missile) Hatf-VIII 350 km Tested ---
Ghauri-III (IRBM) 3,500+ km 1000+ kg Under Development
Shaheen-III (IRBM) 3,500+ km 1000+ kg Under Development
M-11 (SRBM) 300 km 500 kg In service Unknown
Note: Not every missile has nuclear payload.

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