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The '''H-2 SOW''' (Stand-Off Weapon) is a [[precision-guided munition|precision-guided]] [[glide bomb]] manufactured by [[Pakistan]] and deployed by the [[Pakistan Air Force]], capable of striking targets at stand-off range. It has a terminal guidance system based on an infra-red imaging seeker which identifies the target during the final stage of flight. Designed to hit targets out to 60&nbsp;km, the bomb may be able to evade radar.<ref>{{cite web
The '''H-2 SOW''' (Stand-Off Weapon) is a [[precision-guided munition|precision-guided]] [[glide bomb]] manufactured by [[Pakistan]] and deployed by the [[Pakistan Air Force]], capable of striking targets at stand-off range. It has a terminal guidance system based on an infra-red imaging seeker which identifies the target during the final stage of flight. Designed to hit targets out to 60&nbsp;km, the bomb may be able to evade radar. <ref name=IA2/>
|author=Richard Fisher, Jr.
|url=http://www.strategycenter.net/research/pubID.48/pub_detail.asp
|title=Report On the International Defense Exhibition and Seminar (IDEAS) September 14-17, 2004, Karachi, Pakistan
|date=2004-10-29
|accessdate=2009-06-26
|publisher=International Assessment and Strategy Center (IASC)}}</ref>


According to a Pakistani source, the H-2 is a lighter version of the [[H-4 SOW]]. The H-4 is reported by the Pakistani press to have been created by [[Pakistan]]'s [[National Engineering and Scientific Commission|National Engineering and Scientific Commission (NESCOM)]], working in collaboration with the Pakistan Missile Organisation and [[Air Weapons Complex]] in [[Pakistan]], by modifying the design of the [[South African]] [[Denel|Denel T-darter]] [[beyond visual range|beyond visual range (BVR)]] [[air-to-air missile]].
According to a Pakistani source, the H-2 is a lighter version of the [[H-4 SOW]]. The H-4 is reported by the Pakistani press to have been created by [[Pakistan]]'s [[National Engineering and Scientific Commission|National Engineering and Scientific Commission (NESCOM)]], working in collaboration with the Pakistan Missile Organisation and [[Air Weapons Complex]] in [[Pakistan]], by modifying the design of the [[South African]] [[Denel]] [http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/denel-offers-pakistan-missile-deal-48464/ T-Darter] [[beyond visual range|beyond visual range (BVR)]] [[air-to-air missile]].


However, H-2's stated range of 60&nbsp;km and its [[glide bomb]] design has led to speculation that it may be a copy or a Pakistani variant of the [[Denel Raptor|Denel Raptor I]] glide bomb, which is also guided by an infra-red imaging seeker and has a range of 60&nbsp;km.<ref>http://www.strategycenter.net/research/pubID.48/pub_detail.asp</ref>
However, H-2's stated range of 60&nbsp;km and its [[glide bomb]] design has led to speculation that it may be a copy or a Pakistani variant of the [[Denel Raptor|Denel Raptor I]] glide bomb, which is also guided by an infra-red imaging seeker and has a range of 60&nbsp;km. <ref name=IA2/>


==Operational history==
==Operational history==
The H-2 is stated to have entered service with the [[Pakistan Air Force]] in 2003.
The H-2 is stated to have entered service with the [[Pakistan Air Force]] in 2003.


A television-guided version of the H-2 was launched at a mock target from a distance of 60 km by [[Mirage III|Mirage III/5]] fighters of the [[Pakistan Air Force]] during a firepower demonstration on 6 April 2010, marking the first phase of the [[Pakistan Air Force]] exercise ''High Mark 2010''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pakistantimes.net/pt/detail.php?newsId=10060|title=PAF’s High Mark exercise enters second phase|date=Wednesday, 7 April 2010 |work=Newspaper article|publisher=Pakistan Times|language=English|accessdate=7 April 2010|location=PAF Bombing Range, Thal, Pakistan}}</ref> <ref>{{cite web|url=http://thenews.jang.com.pk/top_story_detail.asp?Id=28202|title=PAF flexes its muscles|last=Anis|first=Muhammad|date=Wednesday, 7 April 2010|work=Newspaper article|publisher=The News (Jang Group, www.thenews.jang.com.pk)|language=English|accessdate=7 April 2010|location=Islamabad, Pakistan}}</ref> <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.app.com.pk/en_/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=99996&Itemid=38 (link to PDF file: http://www.app.com.pk/en_/index2.php?option=com_content&do_pdf=1&id=99996)|title=PAF’s firepower demo marks precise hit at enemy targets|date=6 April 2010|work=Newspaper article|publisher=Associated Press of Pakistan (APP)|language=English|accessdate=7 April 2010|location=Thal Range, Pakistan}}</ref> <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dawn.com/wps/wcm/connect/dawn-content-library/dawn/the-newspaper/front-page/paf-displays-awesome-firepower,-aerobatics-740|title=PAF displays awesome firepower, aerobatics |last=Khan|first=Iftikhar A. |date=Wednesday, 7 Apr, 2010|work=Newspaper article|publisher=Dawn News (Pakistan)|language=English|accessdate=7 April 2010|location=Thal Range, Pakistan}}</ref> <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.onepakistan.com/news/feed/top-stories/39539-PAFs-firepower-demo-marks-precise-hit-enemy-targets.txt|title=PAF's firepower demo marks precise hit at enemy targets|date=07-04-2010|work=Newspaper article|publisher=www.OnePakistan.com|language=English|accessdate=7 April 2010|location=Thal, Pakistan}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref>
A television-guided version of the H-2 was launched at a mock target from a distance of 60 km by [[Mirage III]]/5 fighters of the [[Pakistan Air Force]] during a firepower demonstration on 6 April 2010, marking the first phase of the [[Pakistan Air Force]] exercise [[Exercise High Mark|''High Mark 2010'']]. <ref>{{cite news|url=http://pakistantimes.net/pt/detail.php?newsId=10060|title=PAF’s High Mark exercise enters second phase|date=7 April 2010|newspaper=[[Pakistan Times]]|accessdate=7 April 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://thenews.jang.com.pk/top_story_detail.asp?Id=28202|title=PAF flexes its muscles|last=Anis|first=Muhammad|date=7 April 2010|newspaper=[[The News International]]|accessdate=7 April 2010}}{{Dead link|date=September 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.app.com.pk/en_/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=99996&Itemid=38|title=PAF’s firepower demo marks precise hit at enemy targets|date=6 April 2010|publisher=[[Associated Press of Pakistan]]|accessdate=20 September 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://archives.dawn.com/archives/36972|title=PAF displays awesome firepower, aerobatics|last=Khan|first=Iftikhar A.|date=7 April 2010|newspaper=[[Dawn (newspaper)|Dawn]]|accessdate=7 April 2010}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.dawn.com/2003/12/18/top6.htm The Dawn - a Pakistani newspaper article on H-4]
* [http://dawn.com/news/130099/paf-adds-new-bombs-to-its-arsenal Dawn - a Pakistani newspaper article on H-4]
* [http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2003-12-18/pakistan/27196693_1_missiles-pakistan-air-force-inducts Times of India - an Indian newspaper article on H-4]
* [http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2003-12-18/pakistan/27196693_1_missiles-pakistan-air-force-inducts The Times of India - an Indian newspaper article on H-4]
* [http://www.tribuneindia.com/2003/20031219/world.htm#2 Tribune India - an Indian news article on H-4]
* [http://www.tribuneindia.com/2003/20031219/world.htm#2 The Tribune - an Indian news article on H-4]


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Revision as of 09:47, 20 September 2013

H-2
TypePrecision-guided glide bomb
Place of origin Pakistan
Service history
In service2003 [1][2]
Used byPakistan Air Force
Production history
ManufacturerNESCOM
Specifications
WarheadHigh explosives
Operational
range
60 km
Guidance
system
Electro-optical (TV or infra-red imaging)
Launch
platform
Combat aircraft

The H-2 SOW (Stand-Off Weapon) is a precision-guided glide bomb manufactured by Pakistan and deployed by the Pakistan Air Force, capable of striking targets at stand-off range. It has a terminal guidance system based on an infra-red imaging seeker which identifies the target during the final stage of flight. Designed to hit targets out to 60 km, the bomb may be able to evade radar. [2]

According to a Pakistani source, the H-2 is a lighter version of the H-4 SOW. The H-4 is reported by the Pakistani press to have been created by Pakistan's National Engineering and Scientific Commission (NESCOM), working in collaboration with the Pakistan Missile Organisation and Air Weapons Complex in Pakistan, by modifying the design of the South African Denel T-Darter beyond visual range (BVR) air-to-air missile.

However, H-2's stated range of 60 km and its glide bomb design has led to speculation that it may be a copy or a Pakistani variant of the Denel Raptor I glide bomb, which is also guided by an infra-red imaging seeker and has a range of 60 km. [2]

Operational history

The H-2 is stated to have entered service with the Pakistan Air Force in 2003.

A television-guided version of the H-2 was launched at a mock target from a distance of 60 km by Mirage III/5 fighters of the Pakistan Air Force during a firepower demonstration on 6 April 2010, marking the first phase of the Pakistan Air Force exercise High Mark 2010. [3][4][5][6]

References

  1. ^ "PAF adds new bombs to its arsenal". Dawn. 18 December 2003. Retrieved 20 September 2013.
  2. ^ a b c Fisher, Jr., Richard (29 October 2004). "Report On the International Defense Exhibition and Seminar (IDEAS)". International Assessment and Strategy Center (IASC). Retrieved 20 September 2013.
  3. ^ "PAF's High Mark exercise enters second phase". Pakistan Times. 7 April 2010. Retrieved 7 April 2010.
  4. ^ Anis, Muhammad (7 April 2010). "PAF flexes its muscles". The News International. Retrieved 7 April 2010.[dead link‍]
  5. ^ "PAF's firepower demo marks precise hit at enemy targets". Associated Press of Pakistan. 6 April 2010. Retrieved 20 September 2013.
  6. ^ Khan, Iftikhar A. (7 April 2010). "PAF displays awesome firepower, aerobatics". Dawn. Retrieved 7 April 2010.
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