Shahpar-II
Pakistani unmanned combat aerial vehicle, developed in the early 2020s, deployed in regional military conflicts. Key figures: top speed 220 km/h, range 1,500 km, service ceiling 7,010 m, max takeoff weight 1,075 kg.
| Length | 8 m (26.2 ft) |
| Wingspan | 9.5 m (31.0 ft) |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,075 kg (2,370 lbs) |
| Maximum speed | 220 km/h (137 mph) |
| Operational range | 1,500 km (932 mi) |
| Endurance | 20 hours |
| Service ceiling | 7,010 m (22,999 ft) |
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Description
The Shahpar-II is an unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) developed and produced by Global Industrial Defence Solutions (GIDS) of Pakistan. Developed as an variant of the GIDS Shahpar, the system is manufactured primarily in Pakistan, with AERO (Advanced Engineering Research Organisation) producing the sensor suite; only the engine and tires are imported. The Shahpar-II was first publicly exhibited on March 23, 2021, during the Pakistan Day parade, and GIDS unveiled its operational specifications at EDEX 2021 on November 28, 2021. The aircraft is currently in production following its test and qualification phase.
Design
The aircraft features a pusher engine configuration with canard foreplanes and retractable landing gear. It is constructed to Environmental Standard 810F and is capable of autonomous runway takeoff and landing, as well as parachute recovery. The avionics system provides autonomous GPS-based tracking, real-time line-of-sight (LoS) data links with a 300 km range, and SATCOM capabilities extending up to 1,500 km. Ground equipment supports mission planning, simulation, management, and post-mission debriefing. The primary sensor is the Zumr-II electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) multi-sensor turret, which weighs 49 kg and is carried on an internal hardpoint. The aircraft can also carry Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) and COMINT/ELINT payloads, and is equipped with an ATC transponder with IFF provision.
Armament
For armed operations, the standard Shahpar-II features two external hardpoints capable of carrying laser-guided air-to-ground missiles, such as the Barq, weighing up to 60 kg each. The upgraded Block II variant features four external hardpoints with a maximum external payload capacity of 190 kg and an internal payload capacity of 53 kg.
Operational History
Pakistani sources reported by Reuters confirmed the use of the Shahpar-II during the 2025 India-Pakistan conflict. On August 24, 2024, a Shahpar-II crashed in the Bhakkar district of Punjab due to an unresolved technical error.
Variants
- Shahpar-2 Block II: An upgraded variant configured with four external hardpoints that features an increased service ceiling and longer flight time.
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