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How many variants are there in Agni missile?
Agni (missile)
| Name | Type | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Agni-II | MRBM | 2,000–3,500 km (Operational) |
| Agni-III | IRBM | 3,000–5,000 km (Operational) |
| Agni-IV | IRBM | 3,500–4,000 km(Operational) |
| Agni-V | ICBM | 5,000–8,000 km (Operational) |
What makes a ballistic missile unique?
Ballistic missiles are powered initially by a rocket or series of rockets in stages, but then follow an unpowered trajectory that arches upwards before descending to reach its intended target. Ballistic missiles can carry either nuclear or conventional warheads.
Can Agni 5 hit America?
Agni-V (/ˈəɡni/; lit. ‘Fire’) is an Indian nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation. The missile is believed to have a range of around 5,000 to 8,000 km….
| Agni-V | |
|---|---|
| Maximum speed | Terminal phase: Mach 20 (24,500 km/h; 15,220 mph; 6.806 km/s) |
Who make Agni missile?
the Defence Research & Development Organisation
The Agni-V ICBM has been developed by the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and Bharat Dynamics Limited. It weighs close to 50,000 kilograms. The missile is 1.75 meters tall with a diameter of two metres.
How many variants of the Agni missile are there?
The Agni missile family consists of three deployed variants. The Agni-I, Agni-II and Agni-III are in service with the Indian Army. Agni-IV, the fourth in the Agni series of missiles, has completed all trials successfully by January 2017.
What is India’s Agni-I?
“The Agni-I is a short or intermediate-range ballistic missile.” The strap-down inertial navigation system uses an explicit guidance method. The structure is made of all-carbon composite materials to protect the payload during its re-entry stage. The flight trials proved the long-range capabilities of the missile.
What is Sagarika K15 missile?
The Sagarika /K-15 missile (Sanskrit: सागरिका, IAST :Sāgarikā, meaning Oceanic) is the SLBM version of the land-based Shaurya missile. With a shorter range than K-4 missiles it is to be integrated with Arihant class submarine concurrently developed for the use of Indian Navy .
What is the medium range K-15 missile?
Medium range K-15 ballistic missile has a range between 700 km to 1,500 km with varying payload. This will also get help from Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS) to ensure guaranteed national access to precision navigation.