Prithvi Defense Vehicle Mark 2 Indian Ballistic Missile Defense Interceptor
Prithvi Defense Vehicle Mark 2
A very long range, medium-to-high altitude surface-to-air missile (SAM) system.
Basic Information
Name
Prithvi Defense Vehicle Mark 2 Indian Ballistic Missile Defense Interceptor
Designation
Prithvi Defense Vehicle Mark 2
Alternate Designation
Prithvi Defense Vehicle Mark 2
Equipment Type
A very long range, medium-to-high altitude surface-to-air missile (SAM) system.
Manufacturer
Bharat Dynamics Limited
Date of Introduction
2019
Description
The Prithvi Defense Vehicle Mark 2 Indian Ballistic Missile Defense Interceptor has the capability to shoot down targets moving at 10 km per second in orbits as high as 1,200 km.
System
Alternate Designation
Prithvi Defense Vehicle Mark 2
Type
Ballistic Missile Defense Interceptor
Manufacturer
Bharat Dynamics Limited
Engine
Two stage rocket motor with third stage kinetic kill vehicle
Propellant
Solid Fuel
Operational Range
INA
Flight Altitude
1,200 km
Maximum Speed
INA
Guidance System
Mid-course: Ring laser gyro based inertial navigation system and redundant micro navigation system,
Terminal: Imaging infrared homing
Launch Platform
Transporter erector launcher (TEL) system
Detonation Mechanism
Hit-to-kill interception
Accuracy
less than 10 cm
Dimensions
Length
13.2 m
Diameter
1.4 m
Fin Span
INA
Weight
18.87 tons
Image Sources
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
13.2 m
Width
1.4 m
Height
—
Weight
18870 kg
Operators (1)
India
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