Source: Online Desk
India’s Strategic Forces Command and DRDO jointly Dr. Odisha. APJ test-fired Agni-Prime ballistic missile at Abdul Kalam Island.
The exam was conducted at 7.30 pm yesterday. Earlier this area was declared as No Fly Zone (NOTAM).
It is also known as Agni-P. After all, what is the specialty of this missile? It is a new generation missile of Agni series. Its range is one to two thousand km. The 34.5 feet long missile can carry more than one Targetable Reentry Vehicle (MIRV) warhead.
#DRDOUpdates | First Pre Induction night launch of New Generation Ballistic Missile Agni Prime was successfully conducted off the coast of Odisha on 07 June 2023. https://t.co/gdkZozarng#Atmanirbharbharat @DefenceMinIndia @SpokespersonMoD pic.twitter.com/26Zj2rBkON
— DRDO (@DRDO_India) June 8, 2023
MIRV means that it can attack multiple targets with a single missile. The missile is capable of carrying high-intensity explosive, thermobaric or nuclear warheads. Warheads weighing 1500 to 3000 kg can be mounted on the front of the missile. It is a two stage rocket motor run missile.
The third stage is the MaRV which stands for Maneuverable Reentry Vehicle. This means that the third stage can be controlled remotely to launch a precise attack on the enemy’s target. It was launched from the BEML-Tatra Transporter Erector Launcher. It was produced when China produced the DF-12D and DF-26B missiles. That is why India has made this missile an area denial weapon.
