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The Ghauri-III is an intermediate-range ballistic missile under development by Pakistan. Its designed to be a 3-stage missile, based on the Ghauri missile. It would be by far the most advanced ballistic missile, with the farthest range, in Pakistan's arsenal. The Ghauri-III missile uses a liquid propellant engine. The Ghauri-III missile reportedly started development around 1999 with a planned range of 3,500 km to 4,000 km. It is presumed to be road mobile and use an inertial guidance system, like previous Pakistani designs. Few specific details are known as yet.
   The Ghauri III is likely designed for long-range strikes into neighbor India. It is nuclear capable and is probably designed to be deployed against targets deep within India. As for status of Ghauri-III, it's currently under development.
   Other missiles currently in the service of Pakistan are Hatf-I (BRBM), Abdali-I (BRBM), Ghaznavi (SRBM), Ghauri-I (MRBM), Ghauri-II (MRBM), Shaheen-I (MRBM), Shaheen-II (IRBM), Babur (cruise missile) and Ra'ad (cruise missile).
Designation Other Name Range Payload Status Inventory
Hatf-I/IA (BRBM) Hatf-I/IA 80/100 km 500 kg Deployed 100+
Abdali (SRBM) Hatf-II 180 km 500 kg Deployed, Under production Unknown
Ghaznavi (SRBM) Hatf-III 290 km 500 kg Deployed, Under production ~100+
Shaheen-I (MRBM) Hatf-IV 750 km 750 kg Deployed, Under production ~75-150
Ghauri-I (MRBM) Hatf-V 1500 km 700-1000 kg Deployed, Under production ~100+
Ghauri-II (MRBM) Hatf-VA 2,400 km, More range with lighter payload. 1200 kg Operational, Under production ~100+
Shaheen-II (IRBM) Hatf-VI 2,500 km, More range with lighter payload. 1000+ kg Deployed, Under production 200+
Babur (Cruise Missile) Hatf-VII 700 km 500 kg Deployed 400-1000
Ra'ad (Air Launched Cruise Missile) Hatf-VIII 350 km Tested ---
Ghauri-III (IRBM) 3,500+ km 1000+ kg Under Development
Shaheen-III (IRBM) 3,500+ km 1000+ kg Under Development
M-11 (SRBM) 300 km 500 kg In service Unknown
Note: Not every missile has nuclear payload.

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