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Intermediate range/Inter continental Ballistic MissileAgni-V | |
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Type | Intermediate range/Inter continental Ballistic Missile |
Place of origin | India |
Service history | |
In service | Under development (Design completed) |
Used by | Indian Army |
Production history | |
Manufacturer | Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) |
Unit cost | Rs 250-350 million (INR) or $ 5.6-7.9 million (USD) |
Specifications | |
Wingspan | Unknown |
Engine | Three stage |
Operational range | 5000-6000 km |
Launch platform | 8 x 8 Tatra TELAR (Transporter erector launcher) Rail Mobile Launcher |
Agni-V is an intermediate/intercontinental ballistic missile in development by India.
Introduction
According to one of the country's top defence scientists, Dr M Natrajan, DRDO scientists are working on an upgraded version of the Agni III known as the Agni-V (Earlier known as Agni-III* (Agni-III star) and Agni-IV). The missile will have a range of about 5000-6000 km and the first test flight is expected in 2010 end.
Description
The Agni-V is a three stage solid fueled missile with composite motor casing in the third stage. Two stages of this missile will be made of composite material. Agni-V will be able to carry multiple warheads and will have countermeasures against Anti-ballistic missile systems.
The design of the missile is completed and the first test is expected in 2010. The missile will utilize a canister and will be launched from it. Sixty percent of the missile will be similar to the Agni-III missile. Advanced technologies like ring laser gyroscope and accelerometer will be used in the new missile.
References
- "Technical tune to Agni test before talks". The Telegraph. Retrieved 2007-12-13.
- Press Trust of India. "Next variant of Agni to be inducted within 4 years: Scientist". Retrieved 2007-09-26.
- Full of fire
- India planning to test fire 5000-km range missile soon
- DRDO readying design for 5,000 km-range Agni-V
- DRDO to make missiles lighter, cost-effective
- Agni V, next goal of DRDO
- Agni-V design completed; to be test-fired in 2010