May 11, 2026 12:36 PM
The Pakistan Army is bolstering its long-range strike capabilities with the Fatah-3, a supersonic cruise missile believed to be derived from China’s HD-1 missile family.
The Pakistan Army is bolstering its long-range strike capabilities with the Fatah-3, a supersonic cruise missile believed to be derived from China’s HD-1 missile family.
The missile can reportedly reach speeds between Mach 2.5 (3,100 kilometers/1,900 miles per hour) and Mach 4 (4,900 kilometers/ 3,000 miles per hour).
Powered by an integrated ramjet propulsion system and a solid-fuel launch booster, the Fatah-3 is estimated to have a range of 290 to 450 kilometers (180 to 279 miles).
Read the full story on NextGen Defense: Pakistan Debuts ‘Fatah-3’ Cruise Missile Channeling China’s HD-1
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