A. 3750 km
B. 2750 km
C. 1750 km
D. None of these
Submitted by: Areesha Khan
Shaheen-III, a medium-range ballistic missile, has a range of 2750 km.
The Shaheen-III missile has an estimated range of 2,750 kilometers (1,708 miles). This range allows the missile to reach targets across India, including the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
Specifications:
Type: Surface-to-surface, medium-range ballistic missile (MRBM)
Length: 19.3 meters (63.3 ft)
Diameter: 1.4 meters (4.6 ft)
Propulsion: Two-stage, solid-propellant
Payload: Nuclear or conventional
Development:
The Shaheen-III was first tested in March 2015
The project was started secretly in the early 2000s as a response to India’s Agni-III
The Shaheen-III is Pakistan’s longest-range missile
Purpose:
Pakistan’s missile program focuses on deterrence against India. The Shaheen-III is part of Pakistan’s essential second-strike nuclear capability.
The correct answer to the question: "What is the range of the latest Shaheen-III missile?" is "2750 km".
