Agni-V
Agni-V is an Indian nuclear capable intercontinental ballistic missile developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation [DRDO]. The missile is believed to have a range of around 5,500 to 9,000 km. It is a three-stage, road-mobile and solid-fueled intercontinental ballistic missile which is transported by a truck and launched via a canister.
Agni-V | |
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![]() Agni-V test fired from canister on 10 December 2018 | |
Type | ICBM[1][2] |
Place of origin | India |
Service history | |
In service | Active [3][4] |
Used by | Strategic Forces Command |
Production history | |
Designer | Defence Research and Development Organisation |
Manufacturer | Bharat Dynamics Limited |
Unit cost | ₹50 crore (US$7 million)[5] |
Specifications | |
Mass | 50000-56000 kg[6] |
Length | 17.5 m[7] |
Diameter | 2 metres (6 ft 7 in) |
Warhead | Strategic nuclear weapon |
Warhead weight | 1,500 kilograms (3,300 lb)[8] |
Engine | Three-stage solid rocket |
Propellant | Solid fuel |
Operational range | |
Maximum speed | Terminal phase: Mach 24 (29,400 km/h; 18,300 mph; 8.17 km/s)[13] |
Guidance system | Ring laser gyroscope inertial navigation system. Optionally augmented by GPS/NavIC satellite guidance. |
Accuracy | <30 m CEP[14][15] |
Launch platform | 8 × 8 Tatra TEL and rail mobile launcher (canisterised missile package) [16] |
Transport | Road |