Shaurya Missile

Shaurya Missile

Type: Ballistic Missile (ICBM)

Domain: land

Country of Origin: India

Manufacturer: DRDO

Overview

India's hypersonic surface-to-surface tactical ballistic missile, unique in its hybrid characteristics between a ballistic missile and a cruise missile. Shaurya features a two-stage solid-fuel propulsion system achieving hypersonic speeds (Mach 5-7), canister launch from road-mobile or silo-based platforms, and a range of 700-1,900 km depending on payload. Unlike traditional ballistic missiles that follow a predictable parabolic trajectory, Shaurya can execute manoeuvres during flight including course corrections and terminal phase evasion, making interception significantly more difficult. The missile is believed to be a land-based variant of the K-15 Sagarika submarine-launched ballistic missile, sharing propulsion and guidance technology. Can carry conventional or nuclear warheads. The combination of hypersonic speed, manoeuvring capability, and canister launch makes Shaurya a highly survivable and responsive strategic/operational strike system. Operated by the Strategic Forces Command.

Technical Specifications

range~700–1,900 km
speedMach 7.5 (claimed)
launchCanister-launched from road-mobile TEL
warhead~200 kg conventional or nuclear
based_onK-15 Sagarika submarine missile (land variant)
manufacturerDRDO, India

Operators

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