Agni-V Indian Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM)
Agni-V
Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM)
Basic Information
Name
Agni-V Indian Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM)
Designation
Agni-V
Alternate Designation
Agni-V
Equipment Type
Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM)
Manufacturer
Bharat Dynamics Limited
Date of Introduction
2014
Description
The Agni-V Indian Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) is a land-based nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missile ICBM developed by the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) of India.
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Max Speed
30636.0 km/h
Range
4000.0 km
System
Alternate Designation
Agni-V
Type
Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM)
Manufacturer
Bharat Dynamics Limited
Engine
Three-stage solid rocket
Propellant
Solid fuel
Warhead
Strategic nuclear weapon with 10-12 MIRV
Warhead Weight
3,000 kg
Operational Range
4,000 km
Flight Ceiling
900 km
Maximum Speed
8.51 km/s
Guidance System
Ring laser gyroscope inertial navigation system. Optionally augmented by GPS/NavIC satellite guidance
Accuracy
10 m CEP
Dimensions
Length
17.5 m
Diameter
2.0 m
Weight
56,000 kg
Image Sources
Notes
https://www.wsj.com/world/asia/india-adds-firepower-to-a-missile-program-focused-on-china-564dcd0e; https://www.linkedin.com/posts/kunaljeebhu_drdo-divyastra-agni5-activity-7172935675938369536-qkbr; https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3203621/china-india-tensions-simmer-after-missile-test-troop-border-brawl;
Details
Country of Origin
India
Category
Intercontinental-Range Ballistic Missiles (ICBM) (More than 5,500 km)
Air > Intercontinental-Range Ballistic Missiles (ICBM) (More than 5,500 km)
Filter Label
A
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
17.5 m
Width
2 m
Height
—
Weight
56000 kg
Operators (1)
India
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