Pakistan Fateh-4 Unveiled: A Stealthy Mountain-Killer Missile to Dominate Kashmir Battlefields!
Pakistan has, for the first time, unveiled its latest cruise missile, Fateh-4, to the public. It is a subsonic cruise missile that can be launched from a multi-launcher platform. With a subsonic speed of approximately 0.8 to 0.9 Mach, it has the capability to fly at extremely low altitudes, enabling it to evade enemy radar while possessing the ability to strike targets 750 kilometers away with dangerous precision.
Pakistan’s missile program, through the Fateh series, has made significant progress in recent years. Supersonic ballistic missiles like Fateh-1 and Fateh-2, and multiple warhead systems like Fateh-3, have played a crucial role in altering the balance of power in the region. Therefore, defense experts anticipated that Fateh-4 would emerge as a hypersonic missile, which would pose a new challenge for India in terms of speed and range.
However, the introduction of Fateh-4 as a subsonic cruise missile has raised several questions in defense circles, particularly in light of the fact that Pakistan has already developed and deployed advanced cruise missiles such as Babur (surface-to-surface), Harbah (anti-ship), and Ra’ad (air-to-surface), which are in use by the Pakistani armed forces.
In this context, a new subsonic cruise missile may seem unnecessary at first glance, but upon closer examination, a clear military strategy behind this missile becomes evident.
The most prominent feature of Fateh-4 is its terrain-hugging flight profile and advanced navigation system. Terrain-hugging means that the missile flies extremely close to the ground or mountainous terrain. This low-altitude flight makes it undetectable by enemy ground and air radar systems. Furthermore, by navigating through valleys, passes, and turns in mountainous regions, the missile can approach critical enemy targets, revealing itself only at the last moment, leaving little to no time for defense.
Its advanced navigation system includes another key capability: even if the enemy succeeds in jamming satellite navigation, Fateh-4 can determine its position and route using pre-fed detailed topographic maps, enabling it to reach and strike its target. Thus, the missile not only evades radar but also retains the ability to complete its mission even if navigation is jammed.
All these features indicate that Pakistan has developed Fateh-4 specifically for warfare in complex mountainous regions like Kashmir and the Northern Areas. Its primary objective is to destroy enemy military bases, radar stations, communication centers, weapon depots, and missile batteries located on the other side of mountains.
Due to its subsonic design and low cost, it can be mass-produced. During a conflict, it can be used extensively to maintain continuous pressure on the enemy.
If a potential war scenario is mapped out, supersonic ballistic missiles like Fateh-1 and Fateh-2 would target major strategic targets in flat terrain, while cruise missiles like Fateh-4 would be used to neutralize enemy frontline positions in mountainous and complex terrain.
Thus, the subsonic design of Fateh-4 is not a result of any technological deficiency but rather a part of well-thought-out military planning aimed at achieving decisive superiority on the mountain front and neutralizing the enemy’s defense systems.
This missile also reflects the military leadership’s thinking, indicating that they are preparing for large-scale warfare in Kashmir and the Northern Areas in the future.
Read More
India Humiliated Army Officers on KBC? Outrage Erupts Over Modi’s Shameless Publicity Stunt!