Prithvi Air Defense (PAD) Indian Anti-Ballistic Missile
Prithvi Air Defense (PAD)
Anti-Ballistic Missile
Basic Information
Name
Prithvi Air Defense (PAD) Indian Anti-Ballistic Missile
Designation
Prithvi Air Defense (PAD)
Alternate Designation
Prithvi Air Defense (PAD)
Equipment Type
Anti-Ballistic Missile
Manufacturer
Bharat Dynamics Limited
Date of Introduction
2006
Description
The Prithvi Air Defense (PAD) Indian Anti-Ballistic Missile is developed to intercept incoming ballistic missiles outside the atmosphere (exo-atmospheric). The PAD is fast enough to hit medium-range ballistic missiles and intermediate-range ballistic missiles.
System
Alternate Designation
Prithvi Air Defense (PAD)
Type
Anti-Ballistic Missile
Manufacturer
Bharat Dynamics Limited
Engine
Two Stage with gas thruster
Propellant
First stage: Dual propellant liquid fuel and oxidiser,
Second stage: Solid fuel
Operational Range
300 km
Flight Altitude
80 km
Maximum Speed
Mach 5
Guidance System
Mid-course: Inertial navigation system with ground-based mid-course correction
Terminal: Active radar homing
Launch Platform
BEML-Tatra TEL 8 × 8
Dimensions
Length
9,4 m
Diameter
1.1 m
Fin Span
2.6 m
Weight
INA
Details
Country of Origin
India
Category
Ground-Launched Ballistic Missiles (GLBM) (50 km - 300 km)
Air > Ground-Launched Ballistic Missiles (GLBM) (50 km - 300 km)
Filter Label
P
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
94 m
Width
1.1 m
Height
—
Weight
—
Operators (1)
India
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