Recently, Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted two consecutive successful flight-tests of the Pralay missile from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam island off the coast of Odisha.
About Pralay Missile:
It is an indigenously-developed quasi-ballistic missile employing state-of-the-art guidance and navigation to ensure high precision.
Features of Pralay Missile:
It is a solid propellant quasi-ballistic missile.
The missile is capable of carrying multiple types of warheads against various targets.
Range: The missile has a range of 150-500 km and can be launched from a mobile launcher.
Payload capacity: It has a payload capacity of 500-1,000 kg.
The missile is capable of carrying conventional warheads.
It is equipped with guidance systems that provide a Circular Error Probable (CEP) of less than 10 meters.
The missile reaches terminal speeds of Mach 6.1 and can engage targets such as radar installations, command centers, and airstrips.
It has the ability to change its path after covering a certain range midair.
Developed by: It has been developed by Research Centre Imarat and in collaboration with other Defence Research & Development Organisation labs.
Industry partners - Bharat Dynamics Limited & Bharat Electronics Limited and many other industries and MSMEs.
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