The NESCOM Burraq is a Pakistani unmanned combat aerial vehicle developed by NESCOM with the Pakistan Air Force, broadly comparable to the Chinese CH-3. It carries the indigenous laser-guided 'Barq' air-to-surface missile and was first used in combat in September 2015.
| Country | Pakistan |
|---|---|
| Subcategory | Fixed-wing |
| Subtype | Medium-altitude armed UAV (UCAV) |
| Role | Armed reconnaissance / strike |
| Classification | MALE armed UAV / UCAV |
| Mission | ISR, Strike, Counter-insurgency |
| Datalink | Line-of-sight C2 datalink |
| MTOW (kg) | 1000 |
| Operators | Pakistan Air Force; Pakistan Army |
| Frame type | Fixed-wing |
| Propulsion | Piston engine, pusher propeller |
| Range (km) | 1000 |
| Combat-proven | Yes |
| Export status | Domestic use (Pakistan) |
| Launch method | Runway takeoff |
| Autonomy level | Remotely piloted with autonomous modes |
| Recovery method | Runway landing |
| Year introduced | 2015 |
| Max speed (km/h) | 215 |
| Standard sensors | EO/IR imaging, Motion sensors, Laser designator |
| Production status | In service |
| Notable engagements | First strike 7 Sep 2015 in Shawal valley |
| Conflicts deployed in | Counter-insurgency operations in NW Pakistan (Waziristan/Shawal) |