Prithvi-II
Short-range ballistic missile (SRBM)
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Basic Information
Name
Prithvi-II
Designation
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Alternate Designation
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Equipment Type
Short-range ballistic missile (SRBM)
Manufacturer
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Date of Introduction
2003
Description
The Prithvi-II is an Indian short-range ballistic missile with a range of 350 km. It is an upgraded variant of the Prithvi-I and shares its basic design with the ship-launched Dhanush and Prithvi Air Defense interceptor. In service with the Indian Air Force since 2003, the Prithvi-II serves as a nuclear delivery vehicle in India’s Strategic Force Command.
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Range
250.0 km
Quick Facts (CSIS)
Class
Short-range ballistic missile (SRBM)
Basing
Road-mobile transporter-erector-launcher
Range
250 – 350 km
Payload
500 – 1,000 kg
Length
9.5 m
Diameter
1 m
LaunchWeight
>4,600 kg
Warhead
Conventional unitary, submunition; nuclear
Status
Operational
InService
2003
Details
Country of Origin
India
Category
Close-Range Ballistic Missiles (CRBM) (50 km - 300 km)
Air > Close-Range Ballistic Missiles (CRBM) (50 km - 300 km)
Sources
CSIS Missile Threat: https://missilethreat.csis.org/missile/prithvi-ii/
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
9.5 m
Width
1 m
Height
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Weight
4600 kg
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