- NESCOM Burraq
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Burraq Role Armed UAV Manufacturer NESCOM First flight ~2009 Status Under development Primary user Pakistan Air Force Burraq (Urdu: براق ) is a new unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) currently under development by the Pakistan Air Force and NESCOM, a Pakistani military research and development organisation.[1] The name Burraq (Arabic: البُراق al-Burāq "lightning") refers to a type of winged steed, described as a creature from the heavens which transported the Islamic Prophet Muhammad (SAW).
In May 2009 the Burraq UCAV was reported to be undergoing flight testing and would be armed with a new laser-guided air-to-surface missile and laser designator, also designed by NESCOM.[1]
See also
- NESCOM
- Pakistan Air Force
References
- ^ a b Usman Ansari, "Pakistan reported developing armed UAV", published by Air Force Times on 09 May 2009, URL: http://www.airforcetimes.com/news/2009/05/airforce_UAV_050909/ Accessed 31 January 2010.
External links
Categories:- Aircraft manufactured by Pakistan
- Unmanned aerial vehicles of Pakistan
- Pakistani military reconnaissance aircraft 2000–2009
- Pakistani military stubs
- Unmanned aerial vehicle stubs
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