Zarb (missile system)
Coastal anti-ship missile system
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The Zarb (Urdu: ضرب; also known as Zarb Weapon System) is a Pakistani land-based anti-ship cruise missile (ASCM) coastal defence system.[1][2] It was inducted into the Pakistan Navy (PN) in 2016 after successful public tests.[3][4] The range and payload of the missile remain officially undisclosed, and it is launched using standard 8x8 transporter erector launcher (TEL) vehicles.[1][2] Some reports indicate that the Zarb bears a close physical resemblance to the C-602 or C-802 ASCMs, which are produced by the China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation, possibly indicating that the Zarb is a licence-produced or derivative missile with a range of 300 km (190 mi).[2][4][5]
| Zarb | |
|---|---|
| Type | Anti-ship cruise missile |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2016–present |
| Used by |  Pakistan Navy |
| Specifications | |
| Maximum firing range | ~300 km (190 mi) |
Launch platform | Transporter erector launcher |
The missile was also successfully test-fired by the PN again in 2019 as part of a training exercise.[1][6][7]