About the Agni Prime Missile:
- It is a medium-range ballistic missile that will have a range of 1000 km to 2000 km.
- The Agni Prime is a two-stage canisterized solid propellant ballistic missile with dual redundant navigation and guidance systems.
- It is a surface-to-surface, road-mobile and solid-fueled missile that is transported by truck and launched via a canister.
- Agni-Prime incorporates upgrades such as propulsion systems, composite rocket motor casings, and advanced navigation and guidance systems.
What is a ballistic missile?
- Ballistic missiles are initially powered by a rocket or series of rockets in stages, but then follow an unpowered trajectory that arches upwards before descending to reach their intended target.
- Ballistic missiles can carry either nuclear or conventional warheads.
- There are four general classifications of ballistic missiles based on their range, or the maximum distance the missile can travel:
- Short-range: less than 1,000 kilometres, also known as “tactical” ballistic missiles.
- Medium-range: between 1,000 and 3,000 kilometres, also known as “theatre” ballistic missiles.
- Intermediate range: between 3,000 and 5,500 kilometers
- Long-range: more than 5,500 kilometres, also known as intercontinental or strategic ballistic missiles.
