Ghauri (missile)

Ghauri (missile)

The Hatf V, named Ghauri-5 (Urdu: غوری‎), is a medium-range ballistic missile (MRBM) developed by Khan Research Laboratories (KRL) of Pakistan. Powered by a single stage liquid fuel rocket motor, the missile has an optimum range of 1,500 km and can carry a payload of 700 kg. Two variants of the Ghauri were produced under the Pakistani missile research and development program and the development of a third was cancelled. The Ghauri-II uses increased motor assembly length and improved propellants for an increased range of 2,300 km (1,400 mi). The Ghauri-V had a planned range of 10,000–14,000 km.

The missile is named after the Turkic ruler Shahabuddin Muhammad Ghauri of what today is Afghanistan, while the "Hatf" designation originates from the name of the sword or lance of Muhammad.