Posted on: 2 July 2014 | Prepared by: Bianca Siccardi
PAKISTAN
Fielded
Uqab-II, GIDS: The Uqab-II is an indigenously-produced ground-launched tactical UAV. The first squadron has been introduced into Pakistan Navy service in July 2013 and is presently being used by Pakistan’s Security Forces. The Uqab-II is employed in support of Maritime Interdiction Operation in coastal areas. The aircraft has a 44lbs (20kg) payload, 54nm (100km) range and an endurance of more than six hours.
Uqab, GIDS: The Uqab MALE UAV has been operational since 2008 with the Pakistan Army and Pakistan Navy. With six hours endurance, circa 30 aircraft are in service with the army and one squadron is in service with the navy. In 2011, a navy Uqab UAV crashed into an oil refinery in Karachi when the aircraft hit a bird.
Burraq, NESCOM: The Burraq is an indigenously-developed HALE UAV. Development began in 2009 and the first aircraft was introduced into service with the army and air force in November 2013. It appears to be armed with two under-wing missiles.
Shahpar, GIDS: The Shahpar is a tactical UAV. Revealed for the first time to the public in November 2012, the aircraft has seven hours endurance, a 110lbs (50kg) payload and 135nm (250km) range. The aircraft appears to be a Pakistani variant of the Chinese Rainbow CH-3 UCAV. The aircraft was introduced into service in November 2013.
Falco, Selex: Pakistan purchased up to five Falco MALE UAVs from Italy, with the first aircraft being declared operational from early 2009. Local production of the aircraft commenced in August 2009. The aircraft has up to 14 hours endurance and 108nm (200km) range.
Bravo+/Jasos II, AWC: The Bravo+/Jasos II tactical reconnaissance UAV has been operational with the Pakistan Air Force since 2004. It supports operations and training programmes.
CH-3, CASC: Up to 20 CH-3 UAVs have been reportedly ordered from China and are equipped to carry the FT-5 precision-guided bomb.
Luna, EMT: The Luna reconnaissance UAV was acquired for the Pakistan Army in 2006. The Pakistan Navy signed a contract in June 2012 to buy the UAV for its shore surveillance units. To this end,
a total of eight aircraft along with two ground control stations have been purchased.
Trials and development
S-100C, Scheibel: The S-100C is a rotary UAV which was tested on a Pakistan Navy ship in March 2008 during which it performed a four hour mission. The Pakistan Navy recently expressed interest in the UAV.
RQ-7 Shadow200, AAI: Twelve RQ-7 tactical UAVs were purchased from the United States to enhance the Pakistan Army’s reconnaissance capabilities for an estimated cost of $150 million.
K1, AWC: The Pakistan Army has trialled The K1 UAV, although the aircraft’s specifications and development status are unknown.
NOTES: Pakistan plans to deploy at least 20 indigenous UAVs equipped with reconnaissance and strike capabilities across the country’s Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) in northwest Pakistan. The UAVs will be deployed along the Afghan border by the end of 2014 before US troops withdraw from Afghanistan.
Excerpt from:
AMR UAV Directory 2014 - Asian Military Review
PAKISTAN
Fielded
Uqab-II, GIDS: The Uqab-II is an indigenously-produced ground-launched tactical UAV. The first squadron has been introduced into Pakistan Navy service in July 2013 and is presently being used by Pakistan’s Security Forces. The Uqab-II is employed in support of Maritime Interdiction Operation in coastal areas. The aircraft has a 44lbs (20kg) payload, 54nm (100km) range and an endurance of more than six hours.
Uqab, GIDS: The Uqab MALE UAV has been operational since 2008 with the Pakistan Army and Pakistan Navy. With six hours endurance, circa 30 aircraft are in service with the army and one squadron is in service with the navy. In 2011, a navy Uqab UAV crashed into an oil refinery in Karachi when the aircraft hit a bird.
Burraq, NESCOM: The Burraq is an indigenously-developed HALE UAV. Development began in 2009 and the first aircraft was introduced into service with the army and air force in November 2013. It appears to be armed with two under-wing missiles.
Shahpar, GIDS: The Shahpar is a tactical UAV. Revealed for the first time to the public in November 2012, the aircraft has seven hours endurance, a 110lbs (50kg) payload and 135nm (250km) range. The aircraft appears to be a Pakistani variant of the Chinese Rainbow CH-3 UCAV. The aircraft was introduced into service in November 2013.
Falco, Selex: Pakistan purchased up to five Falco MALE UAVs from Italy, with the first aircraft being declared operational from early 2009. Local production of the aircraft commenced in August 2009. The aircraft has up to 14 hours endurance and 108nm (200km) range.
Bravo+/Jasos II, AWC: The Bravo+/Jasos II tactical reconnaissance UAV has been operational with the Pakistan Air Force since 2004. It supports operations and training programmes.
CH-3, CASC: Up to 20 CH-3 UAVs have been reportedly ordered from China and are equipped to carry the FT-5 precision-guided bomb.
Luna, EMT: The Luna reconnaissance UAV was acquired for the Pakistan Army in 2006. The Pakistan Navy signed a contract in June 2012 to buy the UAV for its shore surveillance units. To this end,
a total of eight aircraft along with two ground control stations have been purchased.
Trials and development
S-100C, Scheibel: The S-100C is a rotary UAV which was tested on a Pakistan Navy ship in March 2008 during which it performed a four hour mission. The Pakistan Navy recently expressed interest in the UAV.
RQ-7 Shadow200, AAI: Twelve RQ-7 tactical UAVs were purchased from the United States to enhance the Pakistan Army’s reconnaissance capabilities for an estimated cost of $150 million.
K1, AWC: The Pakistan Army has trialled The K1 UAV, although the aircraft’s specifications and development status are unknown.
NOTES: Pakistan plans to deploy at least 20 indigenous UAVs equipped with reconnaissance and strike capabilities across the country’s Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) in northwest Pakistan. The UAVs will be deployed along the Afghan border by the end of 2014 before US troops withdraw from Afghanistan.
Excerpt from:
AMR UAV Directory 2014 - Asian Military Review
