AGNI-II
Nov. 17, 2019
India successfully conducted the first night trial of 'Agni-II' from Dr Abdul Kalam Island off Odisha coast.
About:
- 'Agni-II', an intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM) has already been inducted into the armed forces.
- It is a versatile surface-to-surface medium-range nuclear-capable missile that can carry a nuclear payload of one thousand kilograms.
- The missile has a strike range of 2000 km. The range of the 21-metre long missile weighing 17 tonnes can also be increased to three thousand kilometres by reducing the payload.
- This was the first time that this missile was test-fired at night.
Source :
All India Radio
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