India successfully test-fires nuclear-capable Agni-5

[JANASENA]

A file photo of Agni 5 missile.   | Photo Credit: Sandeep Saxena

 

The long-range ballistic missile has a strike range of 5,000 km

India on Sunday successfully test-fired its indigenously developed nuclear-capable long-range ballistic missile Agni-5, which has a strike range of 5,000 km, off the Odisha coast.

The surface-to-surface missile was launched with the help of a mobile launcher from launch pad-4 of the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Dr Abdul Kalam Island in the Bay of Bengal at 9.48 a.m., defence sources said.

Sixth trial of missile

This was the sixth trial of the state-of-the-art Agni-5. The missile covered its full distance during the trial which was a total success, they said.

"The flight performance of the missile was tracked and monitored by radars, tracking instruments and observation stations all through the mission," the sources said.

Unlike other missiles of the series, Agni-5 is the most advanced with new technologies in terms of navigation and guidance, warhead and engine, said a Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) official.

Many new technologies developed indigenously were successfully tested in the Agni-5 trial. Navigation systems, very high accuracy Ring Laser Gyro-based Inertial Navigation System (RINS) and the most modern and accurate Micro Navigation System (MINS) had ensured the missile reached the target point within few meters of accuracy, the official explained.

“The high speed on-board computer and fault-tolerant software along with robust and reliable bus guided the Missile flawlessly, he said.

Hitting the target with speed and precision

The missile has been programmed in such a way that after reaching the peak of its trajectory, it will turn towards the earth and continue its journey towards the intended target with an increased speed due to the attraction of earth’s gravitational pull. The path has been precisely directed by the advanced on-board computer and inertial navigation system.

As the missile enters the earth's atmosphere, the atmospheric air rubbing the skin of the missile during the re-entry phase raises the temperature beyond 4,000 degrees Celsius, sources said.

However, the indigenously designed and developed carbon-carbon composite heat shield continues to burn sacrificially, protecting the payload and maintaining the inside temperature below 50 degrees Celsius, the sources added.

All mission objectives met

Finally, commanded by the on-board computer with a support of ring laser gyro- based inertial navigation system, the micro inertial navigation system, fully digital control system and advanced compact avionics, the missile hit the designated target point accurately, meeting all mission objectives, they said.

The ships located in mid-range and at the target point, tracked the vehicle and witnessed the final event. All the radars and electro-optical systems along the path monitored all parameters of the missile and displayed in real time, they added.

The first two flights of Agni-5 in 2012 and 2013 respectively, were in open configuration.

The third, fourth and fifth launches were from canister integrated with a mobile launcher, in its deliverable configuration that enables launch of the missile with a very short preparation time as compared to an open launch.

It also has advantages of higher reliability, longer shelf life, less maintenance and enhanced mobility, sources said.

India's armoury list

At present, India has in its armoury the Agni series -- Agni-1 with 700 km range, Agni-2 with 2,000 km range, Agni-3 and Agni-4 with 2,500 km to more than 3,500 km range.

The first test of Agni-5 was conducted on April 19, 2012, the second on September 15, 2013, the third on January 31, 2015 and fourth on December 26, 2016. The last test was held on January 18, 2018.

All the five earlier trials were successful.

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[Desi_guy]

3 hours ago, JANASENA said:

A file photo of Agni 5 missile.   | Photo Credit: Sandeep Saxena

 

The long-range ballistic missile has a strike range of 5,000 km

India on Sunday successfully test-fired its indigenously developed nuclear-capable long-range ballistic missile Agni-5, which has a strike range of 5,000 km, off the Odisha coast.

The surface-to-surface missile was launched with the help of a mobile launcher from launch pad-4 of the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Dr Abdul Kalam Island in the Bay of Bengal at 9.48 a.m., defence sources said.

Sixth trial of missile

This was the sixth trial of the state-of-the-art Agni-5. The missile covered its full distance during the trial which was a total success, they said.

"The flight performance of the missile was tracked and monitored by radars, tracking instruments and observation stations all through the mission," the sources said.

Unlike other missiles of the series, Agni-5 is the most advanced with new technologies in terms of navigation and guidance, warhead and engine, said a Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) official.

Many new technologies developed indigenously were successfully tested in the Agni-5 trial. Navigation systems, very high accuracy Ring Laser Gyro-based Inertial Navigation System (RINS) and the most modern and accurate Micro Navigation System (MINS) had ensured the missile reached the target point within few meters of accuracy, the official explained.

“The high speed on-board computer and fault-tolerant software along with robust and reliable bus guided the Missile flawlessly, he said.

Hitting the target with speed and precision

The missile has been programmed in such a way that after reaching the peak of its trajectory, it will turn towards the earth and continue its journey towards the intended target with an increased speed due to the attraction of earth’s gravitational pull. The path has been precisely directed by the advanced on-board computer and inertial navigation system.

As the missile enters the earth's atmosphere, the atmospheric air rubbing the skin of the missile during the re-entry phase raises the temperature beyond 4,000 degrees Celsius, sources said.

However, the indigenously designed and developed carbon-carbon composite heat shield continues to burn sacrificially, protecting the payload and maintaining the inside temperature below 50 degrees Celsius, the sources added.

All mission objectives met

Finally, commanded by the on-board computer with a support of ring laser gyro- based inertial navigation system, the micro inertial navigation system, fully digital control system and advanced compact avionics, the missile hit the designated target point accurately, meeting all mission objectives, they said.

The ships located in mid-range and at the target point, tracked the vehicle and witnessed the final event. All the radars and electro-optical systems along the path monitored all parameters of the missile and displayed in real time, they added.

The first two flights of Agni-5 in 2012 and 2013 respectively, were in open configuration.

The third, fourth and fifth launches were from canister integrated with a mobile launcher, in its deliverable configuration that enables launch of the missile with a very short preparation time as compared to an open launch.

It also has advantages of higher reliability, longer shelf life, less maintenance and enhanced mobility, sources said.

India's armoury list

At present, India has in its armoury the Agni series -- Agni-1 with 700 km range, Agni-2 with 2,000 km range, Agni-3 and Agni-4 with 2,500 km to more than 3,500 km range.

The first test of Agni-5 was conducted on April 19, 2012, the second on September 15, 2013, the third on January 31, 2015 and fourth on December 26, 2016. The last test was held on January 18, 2018.

All the five earlier trials were successful.

China vodiki ucha Agni ante...agni 5 china, Europe and US kuda cover chestadantaga 

[trent]

Bokka idi 5k km only , China motham kuda cover kadu . US Ela velliddi 😂

, mana vallu inka 1990s lone agipoyaru. China dagara 13k kms range missiles vunnay. Bodi gadu Baga nokkadu ga last yr reffel deal lo. 

China tho pettukoni thoka mudichadu modi gadu 🤣, 

[Desi_guy]

37 minutes ago, trent said:

Bokka idi 5k km only , China motham kuda cover kadu . US Ela velliddi 😂

, mana vallu inka 1990s lone agipoyaru. China dagara 13k kms range missiles vunnay. Bodi gadu Baga nokkadu ga last yr reffel deal lo. 

China tho pettukoni thoka mudichadu modi gadu 🤣, 

e kalam lo unnavu ba....india a stage eppudo datipoindi

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6 minutes ago, Desi_guy said:

e kalam lo unnavu ba...peg vesava...india a stage eppudo datipoindi

I think only China, US and Russia have the capability to have ICBMs that can cover the globe. 

[gillette]

6 minutes ago, AndhraneedSCS said:

I think only China, US and Russia have the capability to have ICBMs that can cover the globe. 

dont worry brother, we will get SS to AP. We are in talks with lokesh and balayya on the action plan.

[Desi_guy]

14 minutes ago, AndhraneedSCS said:

I think only China, US and Russia have the capability to have ICBMs that can cover the globe. 

avunu...next paln ade

[Desi_guy]

8 minutes ago, gillette said:

dont worry brother, we will get SS to AP. We are in talks with lokesh and balayya on the action plan.

Lokesh chepthe Mars ni cover chesthadi mana missiles

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3 minutes ago, Desi_guy said:

Lokesh chepthe Mars ni cover chesthadi mana missiles