India to Test Fire Canister Based Agni V ICBM in January - PM Modi likely to witness the Launch

[Chanakya's_Chant]

India to Test Fire Canister Based Agni V ICBM in January - PM Modi likely to witness the Launch

First Test Flight of Agni 5 in 2012
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Preparations are afoot at the defence base off Odisha coast for the first canister launch of India’s longest range nuclear capable missile Agni-V. The test is likely to be conducted on January 7 or 8 and Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been invited to witness the launch.

BALASORE: Preparations are afoot at the defence base off Odisha coast for the first canister launch of India’s longest range nuclear capable missile Agni-V. The test is likely to be conducted on January 7 or 8 and Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been invited to witness the launch.

The motor, body and other sub-systems of the indigenously developed missile having a strike range of 5,000-km have been brought to the Wheeler Island test facility and DRDO scientists are busy assembling the weapon system.

Range Comparision of Agni Missiles

Sources told this paper that the schedule of the missile test depends on the programme of the Prime Minister.
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This will be third developmental trial of the surface-to-surface Inter-Continental Ballistic Missile (ICBM). Its first test was conducted on April 19, 2012 and second test on September 15, 2013. Both were successful and the data generated during both the missions were satisfactory.
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The "A 5" Canister developed by DRDO​

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Successful trial of the weapon system would pave the way for its induction in the armed forces next year. The canister version, which imparts higher road mobility, will give the armed forces greater operational flexibility than the earlier generation of Agni missiles.​

DRDO Chief Avinash Chander said though the exact time and date has not been finalised, the test is on schedule. “This missile is the best in its class in the world with its advanced ring-laser gyros, composite rocket motors and highly accurate micro-navigation systems and inertial navigation systems,” he said.
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The three-stage, 17-metre tall, two-metre wide Agni-V, weighing around 50 tonnes, is capable of carrying a nuclear warhead of about 1.5 tonnes. As it incorporates advanced technologies involving ring laser gyroscope and accelerometer for navigation and guidance, its accuracy level is far higher than its three earlier variants.
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Sucessful Test of TCT 5 (Dummy Launch)​

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What makes the missile more effective is that it can be equipped with Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicles (MITRV) capable of delivering multiple warheads at different targets at long distance.​

In its operational form, the missile is designed to be stored and launched from the canister, enhancing its storage, operational readiness, transportability, response time and shelf life.​

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Source:- Defence News - Canister Launch of Agni-V Next Month

 

[TimeTraveller]

India to Test Fire Canister Based Agni V ICBM in January - PM Modi likely to witness the Launch

First Test Flight of Agni 5 in 2012
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Preparations are afoot at the defence base off Odisha coast for the first canister launch of India’s longest range nuclear capable missile Agni-V. The test is likely to be conducted on January 7 or 8 and Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been invited to witness the launch.

BALASORE: Preparations are afoot at the defence base off Odisha coast for the first canister launch of India’s longest range nuclear capable missile Agni-V. The test is likely to be conducted on January 7 or 8 and Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been invited to witness the launch.

The motor, body and other sub-systems of the indigenously developed missile having a strike range of 5,000-km have been brought to the Wheeler Island test facility and DRDO scientists are busy assembling the weapon system.

Range Comparision of Agni Missiles​

Sources told this paper that the schedule of the missile test depends on the programme of the Prime Minister.

This will be third developmental trial of the surface-to-surface Inter-Continental Ballistic Missile (ICBM). Its first test was conducted on April 19, 2012 and second test on September 15, 2013. Both were successful and the data generated during both the missions were satisfactory.
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The "A 5" Canister developed by DRDO​

Successful trial of the weapon system would pave the way for its induction in the armed forces next year. The canister version, which imparts higher road mobility, will give the armed forces greater operational flexibility than the earlier generation of Agni missiles.
DRDO Chief Avinash Chander said though the exact time and date has not been finalised, the test is on schedule. “This missile is the best in its class in the world with its advanced ring-laser gyros, composite rocket motors and highly accurate micro-navigation systems and inertial navigation systems,” he said.

The three-stage, 17-metre tall, two-metre wide Agni-V, weighing around 50 tonnes, is capable of carrying a nuclear warhead of about 1.5 tonnes. As it incorporates advanced technologies involving ring laser gyroscope and accelerometer for navigation and guidance, its accuracy level is far higher than its three earlier variants.
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Sucessful Test of TCT 5 (Dummy Launch)​

What makes the missile more effective is that it can be equipped with Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicles (MITRV) capable of delivering multiple warheads at different targets at long distance.

In its operational form, the missile is designed to be stored and launched from the canister, enhancing its storage, operational readiness, transportability, response time and shelf life.
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Source:- Defence News - Canister Launch of Agni-V Next Month

What makes the missile more effective is that it can be equipped with Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicles (MITRV) capable of delivering multiple warheads at different targets at long distance......What?...How Sir...?

 

[Indo-guy]

India to Test Fire Canister Based Agni V ICBM in January - PM Modi likely to witness the Launch

First Test Flight of Agni 5 in 2012
​

Preparations are afoot at the defence base off Odisha coast for the first canister launch of India’s longest range nuclear capable missile Agni-V. The test is likely to be conducted on January 7 or 8 and Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been invited to witness the launch.

BALASORE: Preparations are afoot at the defence base off Odisha coast for the first canister launch of India’s longest range nuclear capable missile Agni-V. The test is likely to be conducted on January 7 or 8 and Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been invited to witness the launch.

The motor, body and other sub-systems of the indigenously developed missile having a strike range of 5,000-km have been brought to the Wheeler Island test facility and DRDO scientists are busy assembling the weapon system.

Range Comparision of Agni Missiles​

Sources told this paper that the schedule of the missile test depends on the programme of the Prime Minister.

This will be third developmental trial of the surface-to-surface Inter-Continental Ballistic Missile (ICBM). Its first test was conducted on April 19, 2012 and second test on September 15, 2013. Both were successful and the data generated during both the missions were satisfactory.
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The "A 5" Canister developed by DRDO​

Successful trial of the weapon system would pave the way for its induction in the armed forces next year. The canister version, which imparts higher road mobility, will give the armed forces greater operational flexibility than the earlier generation of Agni missiles.
DRDO Chief Avinash Chander said though the exact time and date has not been finalised, the test is on schedule. “This missile is the best in its class in the world with its advanced ring-laser gyros, composite rocket motors and highly accurate micro-navigation systems and inertial navigation systems,” he said.

The three-stage, 17-metre tall, two-metre wide Agni-V, weighing around 50 tonnes, is capable of carrying a nuclear warhead of about 1.5 tonnes. As it incorporates advanced technologies involving ring laser gyroscope and accelerometer for navigation and guidance, its accuracy level is far higher than its three earlier variants.
​

Sucessful Test of TCT 5 (Dummy Launch)​

What makes the missile more effective is that it can be equipped with Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicles (MITRV) capable of delivering multiple warheads at different targets at long distance.

In its operational form, the missile is designed to be stored and launched from the canister, enhancing its storage, operational readiness, transportability, response time and shelf life.
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Source:- Defence News - Canister Launch of Agni-V Next Month

Modi is taking out time to witness almost all major launches, be it from ISRO or DRDO.

In doing so , he is scoring several points .

1. It helps to boost morale of concerned institutions to witness that the PM of country is out there in person to cheer them on their achievements .

2. He is sending message to domestic and international audience about his intentions with regards to thrust areas in defense and technology .

3. at the same time is also tactically usurping the credit for these momentous achievements by lending them his presence and persona .


Modi is one hell of a politician ...he is killing several birds with single stone !

Attending Agni V launch just before Obama's arrival ...may also have some underpinnings .

US has shown great comfort in India's missile programme ...and has refrained from making any adverse comments so far what so ever .


It is probably high time to officially acknowledge and sanction Agni VI programme ....

 

[Whiplash]

I read in one of the articles that this launch was moved specifically so Prime Minister Modi could attend it. Don't you think that's a little wrong? Speeding up our deterrence is more important than a photo op

 

[Oldman1]

I read in one of the articles that this launch was moved specifically so Prime Minister Modi could attend it. Don't you think that's a little wrong? Speeding up our deterrence is more important than a photo op

Confidence and boosting morale.

 

[Indo-guy]

I read in one of the articles that this launch was moved specifically so Prime Minister Modi could attend it. Don't you think that's a little wrong? Speeding up our deterrence is more important than a photo op

Frankly speaking moving date of test by few days to accomodate prime minister's schedule will not have big impact over deterrence . all countries ' time' the major tests like that for some ' bonus ' points ...

Confidence and boosting morale.

More of boosting his own image ....
But i agree there is collsteral benefit of of boosting morale of concerned people ...we still seem to have. 'democratic monarchy' ...pm being king although he calls himself pradhan sewak....

 

[kurup]

I read in one of the articles that this launch was moved specifically so Prime Minister Modi could attend it. Don't you think that's a little wrong? Speeding up our deterrence is more important than a photo op

They postponed it for few days ...... PM witnessing such a developmental trial will be a moral booster and will instill more confidence in our scientists .

 

[Luca1]

What makes the missile more effective is that it can be equipped with Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicles (MITRV) capable of delivering multiple warheads at different targets at long distance......What?...How Sir...?

Sounds like no one had told this reporter that MIRV in A5 is the old story.

 

[IndoUS]

I read in one of the articles that this launch was moved specifically so Prime Minister Modi could attend it. Don't you think that's a little wrong? Speeding up our deterrence is more important than a photo op

Yeah, but I think at the end it was DRDOs decision to move the date so they can showcase the missile to the PM. I think they are a bit on edge because of ISROs string of successes.

 

[PARIKRAMA]

A canisterised A5 is awesome for sure but i would love to see a "diet" version of A5 true that A5 with MIRV is 50 tonne but that makes it rail mobile but no road mobile (pls post source to say we have any truck capable to handle 50T load and sheer length of A5). In no manner such a enormous missile will be road mobile unless it may come to a range of A4 (17-25T) which may allow special trucks to carry. The question being a strip down version/diet version will it still be MIRV or a Single warhead version. Also in case we only have 50T version in rail mobile then do we have dedicated tracks to make it mobile PAN india or may be close to borders too..

 

[Chanakya's_Chant]

What makes the missile more effective is that it can be equipped with Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicles (MITRV) capable of delivering multiple warheads at different targets at long distance......What?...How Sir...?

Actually Agni-V is MIRVs capable that means each of the missiles are capable of carrying 2–10 separate nuclear warheads. Each warhead can be assigned to a different target, separated by hundreds of kilometres; alternatively, two or more warheads can be assigned to one target. MIRVs ensure a credible second strike capability even with few missiles and are pretty effective against any kind of Missile Defence System developed till now. The MIRV variant of Agni 5 is likely to be tested by 2016-17.

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This is how MIRV's work -

Launch sequence: 1. The missile launches out of its silo by firing its first-stage boost motor (A). 2. About 60 seconds after launch, the 1st stage drops off and the second-stage motor (B) ignites. The missile shroud (E) is ejected. 3. About 120 seconds after launch, the third-stage motor (C) ignites and separates from the 2nd stage. 4. About 180 seconds after launch, third-stage thrust terminates and the post-boost vehicle (D) separates from the rocket. 5. The post-boost vehicle maneuvers itself and prepares for reentry vehicle (RV) deployment. 6. While the post-boost vehicle backs away, the RVs, decoys, and chaff are deployed (this may occur during ascent). 7. The RVs and chaff reenter the atmosphere at high speeds and are armed in flight. 8. The nuclear warheads detonate, either as air bursts or ground bursts.

For more info on DRDO's progress on MIRV's read - Saurav Jha's Blog : The Indian move towards MIRVs​

 

[TimeTraveller]

Actually Agni-V is MIRVs capable that means each of the missiles are capable of carrying 2–10 separate nuclear warheads. Each warhead can be assigned to a different target, separated by hundreds of kilometres; alternatively, two or more warheads can be assigned to one target. MIRVs ensure a credible second strike capability even with few missiles and are pretty effective against any kind of Missile Defence System developed till now. The MIRV variant of Agni 5 is likely to be tested by 2016-17.

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This is how MIRV's work -

Launch sequence: 1. The missile launches out of its silo by firing its first-stage boost motor (A). 2. About 60 seconds after launch, the 1st stage drops off and the second-stage motor (B) ignites. The missile shroud (E) is ejected. 3. About 120 seconds after launch, the third-stage motor (C) ignites and separates from the 2nd stage. 4. About 180 seconds after launch, third-stage thrust terminates and the post-boost vehicle (D) separates from the rocket. 5. The post-boost vehicle maneuvers itself and prepares for reentry vehicle (RV) deployment. 6. While the post-boost vehicle backs away, the RVs, decoys, and chaff are deployed (this may occur during ascent). 7. The RVs and chaff reenter the atmosphere at high speeds and are armed in flight. 8. The nuclear warheads detonate, either as air bursts or ground bursts.

For more info on DRDO's progress on MIRV's read - Saurav Jha's Blog : The Indian move towards MIRVs​

Thanks Sir for this info................