Pakistan tests nuclear-capable cruise missile

2012-06-05 4,353

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STORY: Pakistan said on Tuesday it has successfully test fired a nuclear capable cruise missile with a range of 435 miles.

In a statement, the Pakistani military described the Hatf -VII as "a low-flying, terrain-hugging missile with high maneuverability, pinpoint accuracy and radar avoidance features".

It also incorporates the most modern cruise missile technology of Terrain Contour Matching (TERCOM) and Digital Scene Matching and Area Co-relation (DSMAC), which enhances its precision and effectiveness manifolds, said the statement.

The missile was launched from a state-of the art Missile Launch Vehicle (MLV) which significantly enhances the targeting and deployment options of the missile.

The Pakistan military released video of the test.

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