Question: NASR missile is also known by which of the following names?
(a) Hatf-8
(b) Hutf-9
(c) Ababil
(d) Hutf-10
Answer- (b)
Related facts:
- On July 5, 2017, Pakistan’s Strategic Plans Division (SPD) successfully test-fired an improved version of the Nasr short-range ballistic missile (SRBM).
- The other name of this missile is ‘Hatf-9’.
- This is a surface-to-surface missile (SSM).
- Thismissile has a strike range of 60 to 70 km.
- The Hatf 9 is also believed to be a nuclear capable missile, but it could potentially carry an HE or sub munitions payload as well.
Reference:
http://quwa.org/2017/07/05/pakistan-test-fires-improved-nasr-short-range-ballistic-missile/
https://missilethreat.csis.org/missile/hatf-9/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nasr_(missile)
https://www.siasattimes.com/2017/07/05/pakistan-successfully-test-fires-hatf-ix-nasr/