H-2 BVR-AAM

H-2 BVR-AAM

Pakistan's H-2 BVRAAM is air-to-air missile (AAM) capable of striking targets beyond visual range (BVR). It is infrared radar guided was designed to hit targets out to 32nm (60km) [ [http://www.defence.pk/pakistan-air-force.html Pakistan Air Force ] ] and can evade radar. [ [http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/367308.cms Pak Air Force inducts BVR missiles-Pakistan-World-The Times of India ] ] The missile is developed by the National Engineering and Scientific Commission (NESCOM). [ [http://www.tribuneindia.com/2003/20031219/world.htm#2 The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - World ] ] Successful tests were conducted in 2003 which apparently led to field deployment on the Mirage and JF-17 Thunder aircraft. The missile is modified version of the South African T-Darter BVR missile. [ [http://www.dawn.com/2003/12/18/top6.htm PAF adds new bombs to its arsenal -DAWN - Top Stories; December 18, 2003 ] ] According to PAF source H-2 is comparable to the Python 4 of Israel in IAF arsenal. [ [http://www.defence.pk/pakistan-air-force.html Pakistan Air Force ] ]

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