The Hatf series of missiles are integral to Pakistan's missile program. Hatf IX (Nasr) is specifically known for its multi-tube launcher system and is designed as a low-yield tactical nuclear weapon system.
Which of the following countries has successfully test fired Hatf IX (Nasr) short range surface to surface multitube ballistic missile in November 2013 ?
Asked in UPSC CAPF 2014 · Topic: Missile Systems and Strategic Weapons-Ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, anti-ballistic missiles (Ballistic Missiles: Trajectory, Stages, and Variants (SRBM, MRBM, ICBM, SLBM))
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Answer: A. Pakistan
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