Burq


Burq, is a family of laser-guided missiles produced by Pakistani defence conglomerate Global Industrial Defence Solutions.
Burq has been developed for air–ground missions particularly for low-payload-capacity air platforms like UCAVs. It can engage both stationary and moving targets with high precision.

Design &; Development

The Burq program started initially as a stand-alone air to ground missile when it was revealed to the public by the Inter-Services Public Relations in March 2015 being fired from a NESCOM Burraq UCAV during test trials, capable of destroying both stationary and moving targets.
By 2024, the Barq had underwent significant R&D phases through which it was transformed into a whole family of missiles with different specifications.

Combat use

The Burq's first combat mission was carried out against militants during Operation Zarb-e-Azb in the Shawal Valley of North Waziristan District, on 6 September 2015, successfully eliminating three high-value targets.

Variants

  • Burq: Base version introduced in 2015.
  • Burq-50P: 50 kg version.
  • Burq-45P: 45 kg version.
  • Burq-25G: 25 kg miniature version.

Technical specifications

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Burq Burq-50PBurq-45PBurq-25G
Diameter
Length
Weight
Range
GuidanceSemi-active laserSemi-active Laser Homing + GNSS Semi-active laser HomingSemi-active Laser Homing + GNSS
WarheadMulti-purpose warhead20kg Blast Fragmentation or Anti-Armour warhead10kg Blast Fragmentation, Anti-Armour or Shaped charge explosive9kg Blast Fragmentation
FuseProximity or ImpactElectro-mechanicalElectro-mechanicalElectro-mechanical
PlatformsUCAVs and Attack helicoptersUCAVsUCAVsUCAVs

Mountable Platforms

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