What is Abdali Missile?

About Abdali Missile:

• Abdali (Hatf 2) is a short-range, road-mobile, solid propellant ballistic missile.
• Developed by Pakistan’s Space Research Commission (SUPARCO), the Abdali missile system is designed for quick-reaction battlefield scenarios.
• Features:
  • It measures 6.5 m in length, 0.56 m in diameter, and weighs 1,750 kg at launch. 
  • It can range 180-200 km while carrying a variable 250-450 kg warhead.
  • It likely carries a high explosive or submunition payload. 
  • The Hatf 2 is equipped with an inertial guidance system and has a CEP of 150 m.
  • It uses a single-stage solid propellant engine.
  • It is carried on a road mobile Transporter-Erector-Launcher (TEL) vehicle.
  • Its relatively small warhead limits its destructive capability, but its accuracy is sufficient to target military bases and airfields or critical infrastructure such as power plants and industrial facilities.

Q1: What are Ballistic Missiles?

Ballistic missiles are powered initially by a rocket or series of rockets in stages, but then follow an unpowered trajectory that arches upwards before descending to reach its intended target. Ballistic missiles can carry either nuclear or conventional warheads.

Source: IN