Nuclear Analog SCalp-EG: Pakistan equipped jf-17 thunder with wing rockets Ra'ad (photo)

The Ra'ad rocket has a length of 4. 85 meters and can carry a payload, including nuclear warhead, up to 450 kg up to 550 km. Thus, Pakistan expanded the number of platforms for its nuclear arsenal. New photographs from the rehearsals of Pakistan Day in 2023 have appeared on the network, which indicate significant progress in Pakistan's nuclear shock potential. These pictures show that the JF-17 Thunder fighter can be equipped with a winged RA'Ad air base, capable of carrying nuclear warheads.

This was reported on July 4 by Army Recognition. Photos from the parade show that the JF-17 Thunder carries a RA'ad rocket under the wing, which confirms the adaptation of new nuclear missions. According to the observers, this means the transition of nuclear shock potential from outdated Mirage III/V aircraft to more modern JF-17, thereby changing the air nuclear arsenal of Pakistan.

According to Defense Express observers, the Pakistani winged rocket Ra'ad has an interesting appearance, which indicates a similar constructive concept with Scalp-EG, Storm Shadow or other similar western winged air base missiles. The development of RA'ad rocket, also known as HATF-VIII, began in 2012 jointly the National Engineering and Scientific Commission (NESCOM) and a complex of air weapons of Pakistan Air Force.

This ruling rocket is designed to strike accurate strokes, which is allegedly capable of evading modern air defense systems due to the possibility of flight at low altitudes. The Ra'ad rocket has a length of 4. 85 meters and can carry a lotal load up to 450 kg up to 550 km. In addition to the winged Ra'ad rocket, Pakistan has a diversified arsenal of ballistic missiles capable of carrying nuclear warheads.

These include: As for the missile platform, the JF-17 Thunder fighter, developed jointly by the Pakistani Aviation Complex (PAC) and Chinese Chengdu Aircraft Corporation (CAC), was designed to replace the outdated Air Force Air Force. The most recent version, JF-17 Block III, contains significant improvements in avionic, weapons and stealth technologies, which makes it more competitive against modern aircraft in other countries.