Agni-V
Type: Intercontinental Ballistic Missile
Domain: space
Country of Origin: India
Manufacturer: DRDO
First Deployed: 2018
Overview
The Agni-V is India's first intercontinental ballistic missile with a range exceeding 5,500 km, capable of reaching targets across Asia and into parts of Europe and Africa. Using a three-stage solid-fueled design, it can carry a 1,500 kg nuclear warhead. The missile is road-mobile and can be launched from a canister mounted on a transport erector launcher, giving it high survivability against preemptive strikes.
Technical Specifications
| range | 5,500-8,000 km |
|---|---|
| speed | Mach 24 (reentry) |
| length | 17.5 m |
| weight | 50,000 kg |
| warheads | 1,500 kg nuclear |
| propulsion | Three-stage solid fuel |
| launch_platform | Road-mobile TEL |
Operators
- India
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