Ra'ad-II

{{short description|Air-launched cruise missile}}

{{distinguish|text=Iranian self-propelled howitzer Raad-2}}

{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2023}}

{{Infobox weapon

| name = Ra'ad-II

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| image_size = 300

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| type = ALCM{{cite web|url=https://www.airforce-technology.com/news/pakistan-raad-ii-alcm-missile-variant/|title=Pakistan test launches new Ra'ad II ALCM missile variant|website=AIR FORCE TECHNOLOGY|date=20 February 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200408033519/https://www.airforce-technology.com/news/pakistan-raad-ii-alcm-missile-variant/|archive-date=2020-04-08}}{{cite web|url=https://www.janes.com/article/94404/pakistan-test-launches-longer-range-variant-of-ra-ad-ii-alcm|title=Pakistan test-launches longer-range variant of Ra'ad II ALCM|website=Jane's 360|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200221061828/https://www.janes.com/article/94404/pakistan-test-launches-longer-range-variant-of-ra-ad-ii-alcm|archive-date=2020-02-21}}{{cite web|url=https://quwa.org/2017/03/23/pakistan-officially-unveils-extended-range-raad-2-air-launched-cruise-missile/|title=Pakistan officially unveils extended range Ra'ad 2 air-launched cruise missile|website=Quwa Defense News & Analysis Group|first=Bilal|last=Khan|date=23 March 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200420163610/https://quwa.org/2017/03/23/pakistan-officially-unveils-extended-range-raad-2-air-launched-cruise-missile/|archive-date=2020-04-20}}{{cite web|url=https://quwa.org/2020/02/18/pakistan-tests-raad-ii-air-launched-cruise-missile/|title=Pakistan Tests Ra'ad-II Air-Launched Cruise Missile|website=Quwa Defense News & Analysis Group|first=Bilal|last=Khan|date=18 February 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200427081616/https://quwa.org/2020/02/18/pakistan-tests-raad-ii-air-launched-cruise-missile/|archive-date=2020-04-27}}

| origin = {{PAK}}

| is_ranged = yes

| is_bladed = no

| is_explosive = yes

| is_artillery = yes

| is_vehicle = yes

| is_missile = yes

| is_UK = no

| service =2020–Present

| used_by ={{Air Force|PAK}}

• {{small|Air Force Strategic Command}}

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| designer = National Engineering & Scientific Commission
{{small|(Guidance/controls)}}
Air Weapons Complex
{{small|(Warhead design/assembly)}}

| design_date = 2007–2019

| manufacturer = Air Weapons Complex

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| spec_label = Technical data

| mass = ≤{{cvt|1100|kg|lb}}

| length = {{cvt|4.85|m|ft}}

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| width =

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| diameter = {{cvt|0.50|m|in}}

| crew =

| passengers =

| filling =ICM/HE/NE

| filling_weight = {{cvt|450|kg|lb}}

| detonation =

| yield = {{convert|5|ktonTNT|lk=in}}—{{convert|12|ktonTNT|lk=in}}{{cite web |last1=Kristensen |first1=Hans |last2=Korda |first2=Matt |title=Pakistan nuclear weapons, 2023 |url=https://thebulletin.org/premium/2023-09/pakistan-nuclear-weapons-2023/ |website=Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists |access-date=10 October 2023}}

| cartridge =

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| range =

| max_range = {{cvt|650|km|mi}}

| feed =

| sights =

| armour =

| primary_armament =

| secondary_armament =

| engine = Turbojet

| engine_power =

| pw_ratio =

| payload_capacity =≤{{cvt|450|kg|lb}}

| drive =

| transmission =

| suspension =

| clearance =

| fuel_capacity =

| vehicle_range = {{cvt|600|km|mi}}

| speed = ≤0.8 Mach.
({{cvt|980|km/h|mi/h}})

| guidance = Inertial, Terminal

| steering =

| wingspan =

| propellant =

| ceiling =

| altitude = Terrain-following

| boost =

| depth =

| accuracy = {{cvt|3.0|m|ft}} CEP{{cite web |last1=Eshel |first1=Tamir |title=Pakistan Tests Ra'ad (HATF VIII) Air-Launched Cruise Missile - Defense Update |url=https://defense-update.com/20110430_raad_hatf8.html |publisher=defense update |access-date=10 October 2023 |date=30 April 2011}}

| launch_platform = JF-17A/B, Mirage-IIIR, Mirage-VR

| transport =Combat aircraft

| ref =

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The Ra'ad-II ({{langx|ur|رعد-۲}} 'Thunder-2') is a standoff and an air-launched cruise missile (ALCM) derived from the Hatf-VIII Ra'ad. It was first publicly unveiled on the Pakistan Day Parade on 23 March 2017,{{cite web |date=3 July 2024 |title=Pakistan Unveils Ra'ad-II ALCM |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/pakistan/pakistan-arming-jf-17-jets-with-raad-nuke-missiles/articleshow/111454243.cms#:~:text=A%20recent%20image%20from%20the,the%20ageing%20Mirage%20III%2FVs. |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240704015312/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/pakistan/pakistan-arming-jf-17-jets-with-raad-nuke-missiles/articleshow/111454243.cms#:~:text=A%20recent%20image%20from%20the,the%20ageing%20Mirage%20III%2FVs. |url-status=dead |archive-date=4 July 2024 |access-date=16 November 2024 |website=Indiatimes.com}}

The Ra'ad features extended range, changes in its control mechanism, its guidance and enhanced flight control systems.