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there is no AGNI 6 as far i know.
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Yes, it is there. I found it.
http://www.defence.pk/forums/india-...00-km-range-agni-6-slbm-mirv.html#post1765204
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Agni-6
DRDO developing new Agni-6 (A6) missile with MIRV capable of launching from both ground and submarine. It has 6000 km range.
Also note 5000 km range canister launched Agni-5 and technologically challenging Agni-2P.
http://drdo.gov.in/drdo/pub/nl/2011/NLMay2011.pdf
DRDO developing new Agni-6 (A6) missile with MIRV capable of launching from both ground and submarine. It has 6000 km range.
Also note 5000 km range canister launched Agni-5 and technologically challenging Agni-2P.
http://drdo.gov.in/drdo/pub/nl/2011/NLMay2011.pdf
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K 15 SAGARIKA
K-15 Sagarika (Sanskrit: सागरिका, Sāgarikā Oceanic) is a nuclear-capable submarine launched ballistic missile with a range of 700 kilometres (435 mi).
[edit]Development
Development of the K-15 missile started in the late 1990's with the goal of building a submarine-launched ballistic missile for use with the Indian Navy nuclear-powered Arihant class submarines.[3][4] Sagarika has a length of 10 metres (33 ft), diameter of 0.74 metres (2 ft 5 in), weighs 17 tonnes and can carry a payload of up to 1,000 kilograms (2,205 lb) over 700 kilometres (435 mi). It was developed at the DRDO’s missile complex in Hyderabad.[5]
The missile forms a part of the triad in India's nuclear deterrence, and will provide retaliatory nuclear strike capability.[6]
The development of the underwater missile launcher, known as Project 420, was completed in 2001 and handed over to the Indian Navy for trials. The missile launcher is developed at Hazira in Gujarat.[7]
The missile was successfully test fired six times, and tested to its full range up to three times. The tests of February 26, 2008 was conducted from a submerged pontoon 50 metres (160 ft) beneath the surface off the coast of Visakhapatnam.[5][3][8][9]
A land-based version of the K-15 Sagarika was successfully test-fired on November 12, 2008.[10]
The Sagarika missile is being integrated with India's nuclear-powered Arihant class submarine that began sea trials on the 26 July 2009.[3][11][12]
The DRDO is developing a K-4 underwater-launched missile, which will have a range of 3,000 km. Developmental tests of the missile's gas-booster have taken place from a pontoon[13].
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K-15 Sagarika (Sanskrit: सागरिका, Sāgarikā Oceanic) is a nuclear-capable submarine launched ballistic missile with a range of 700 kilometres (435 mi).
[edit]Development
Development of the K-15 missile started in the late 1990's with the goal of building a submarine-launched ballistic missile for use with the Indian Navy nuclear-powered Arihant class submarines.[3][4] Sagarika has a length of 10 metres (33 ft), diameter of 0.74 metres (2 ft 5 in), weighs 17 tonnes and can carry a payload of up to 1,000 kilograms (2,205 lb) over 700 kilometres (435 mi). It was developed at the DRDO’s missile complex in Hyderabad.[5]
The missile forms a part of the triad in India's nuclear deterrence, and will provide retaliatory nuclear strike capability.[6]
The development of the underwater missile launcher, known as Project 420, was completed in 2001 and handed over to the Indian Navy for trials. The missile launcher is developed at Hazira in Gujarat.[7]
The missile was successfully test fired six times, and tested to its full range up to three times. The tests of February 26, 2008 was conducted from a submerged pontoon 50 metres (160 ft) beneath the surface off the coast of Visakhapatnam.[5][3][8][9]
A land-based version of the K-15 Sagarika was successfully test-fired on November 12, 2008.[10]
The Sagarika missile is being integrated with India's nuclear-powered Arihant class submarine that began sea trials on the 26 July 2009.[3][11][12]
The DRDO is developing a K-4 underwater-launched missile, which will have a range of 3,000 km. Developmental tests of the missile's gas-booster have taken place from a pontoon[13].
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As per DRDO LRCM will have a speed of 3.2 Mach and its range(600km) will fall some where between bhramos and Nirbhay.
The missile appears to be a huge fuel tank propelled by two ramjet engines.
The design approach appears evolutionary, almost crude, with DRDO apparently relying on the technology that it acquired from Russia under the Brahmos co-production deal.
It is likely the engine for the LRCM will be a derivative of the ramjet engine that powers the Brahmos.
The use of twin engines reduces SFC, which is already grim in a ramjet engine. The missile will be mostly gas, pun not intended.
DRDO obviously does not have the confidence, or the proven expertise, to design a large enough ramjet, or a jet, suitable for a long range supersonic missile from scratch, hence the huge compromise.
The use of two engines rules out the proven circular centerline air intake of the brahmos, which is why the DRDO schematic makes a big deal out of developing "Air Frame Integrated Air Intakes."
DRDO has no proven expertise in air intakes for a mach 3.2 class airframe to fall back upon. Its starting point could well be a close study of the MiG-25 air intakes. The aircraft has been phased out from IAF but they are lying around in parks.
The missile appears to be a huge fuel tank propelled by two ramjet engines.
The design approach appears evolutionary, almost crude, with DRDO apparently relying on the technology that it acquired from Russia under the Brahmos co-production deal.
It is likely the engine for the LRCM will be a derivative of the ramjet engine that powers the Brahmos.
The use of twin engines reduces SFC, which is already grim in a ramjet engine. The missile will be mostly gas, pun not intended.
DRDO obviously does not have the confidence, or the proven expertise, to design a large enough ramjet, or a jet, suitable for a long range supersonic missile from scratch, hence the huge compromise.
The use of two engines rules out the proven circular centerline air intake of the brahmos, which is why the DRDO schematic makes a big deal out of developing "Air Frame Integrated Air Intakes."
DRDO has no proven expertise in air intakes for a mach 3.2 class airframe to fall back upon. Its starting point could well be a close study of the MiG-25 air intakes. The aircraft has been phased out from IAF but they are lying around in parks.
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AGNI 1
Agni-1 Development History
Development of the missile was ordered following the Kargil war to fill a critical gap between the extremely short range (93 - 218 mile) Prithvi missile and the Intermediate range (1,550-1,860 mile) range Agni-II missile.
DRDO developed the Agni-1 after completing development of the Agni derivative Agni-II in a period of 18 months.
Agni-1 Characteristics and Test Flights
Agni-I is a single stage, solid fuel, road and rail mobile, medium-range ballistic missile (MRBM). This shorter ranger missile specially designed for targets in Pakistan. The need for the Agni-I was felt after the Kargil war with Pakistan. It took DRDO 18 months to develop the Agni-I after having completed Agni-II development. It is propelled by solid fuel.
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Agni-1 Development History
Development of the missile was ordered following the Kargil war to fill a critical gap between the extremely short range (93 - 218 mile) Prithvi missile and the Intermediate range (1,550-1,860 mile) range Agni-II missile.
DRDO developed the Agni-1 after completing development of the Agni derivative Agni-II in a period of 18 months.
Agni-1 Characteristics and Test Flights
Agni-I is a single stage, solid fuel, road and rail mobile, medium-range ballistic missile (MRBM). This shorter ranger missile specially designed for targets in Pakistan. The need for the Agni-I was felt after the Kargil war with Pakistan. It took DRDO 18 months to develop the Agni-I after having completed Agni-II development. It is propelled by solid fuel.
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prithvi 1 is a dead missile now it is going to be replaced by Prahaar.
Prahaar is a guided missile with a CEP of less than 10m. It was developed from the AAD interceptor missile of India's BMD system and so it can be fired quickly, has high acceleration, has a maneuvering warhead with terminal guidance.
The missile can engage a target within minutes of the threat being first detected. It takes minutes to launch and reaches a target 150 kms away in about 4 mins (250 sec). The missile uses radar imaging for terminal homing making it suitable for use in all weather.
While first announcing the existence of the Prahaar on July 3, Dr. Sarsawat suggested the missile could be nuclear armed, saying it was capable of striking tactical or strategic targets.
Typically, ballistic missile are always capable of carrying nuclear warheads. Prahaar's 200 kg warhead capability certainly allows it to carry a modest sized nuclear warhead.
Interestingly, DRDO scientists have stated that the Prahaar is 'capable' of carrying conventional warhead, suggesting that it's primarily a nuclear missile.
Targeting information for the missile could be obtained using in service UAVS equipped with EO and radar imaging sensors in all weather.
The Prahaar missile appears to be designed to neutralize the threat posed to India's Cold War Strategy from Pakistan's Nasr, a 60km range tactical nuclear missile.
The Prahaar system has the ability to take out multiple targets in a salvo fire with each of the six missile imaging and finding its own target. Such a system would be required to takeout a mobile Nasr system by individually targeting each of its components - launcher, control vehicle, generator vehicle, etc.
By deploying the 150 km Prahaar missile along with its armor units, India could ensure that no Nasr batteries came within striking distance of the armor formations during a cold start response.
India's recent description of the 350 km range Prithvi-2 as a strategic missile had indicated a desire to distance itself from tactical nuclear weapons, in order not to lower the nuclear threshold in the subcontinent. However, Pakistan's development of the Nasr, which was first tested on April 19, 2011, may have left India with no option but to continue developing tactical nuclear missiles.
Prahaar is a guided missile with a CEP of less than 10m. It was developed from the AAD interceptor missile of India's BMD system and so it can be fired quickly, has high acceleration, has a maneuvering warhead with terminal guidance.
The missile can engage a target within minutes of the threat being first detected. It takes minutes to launch and reaches a target 150 kms away in about 4 mins (250 sec). The missile uses radar imaging for terminal homing making it suitable for use in all weather.
While first announcing the existence of the Prahaar on July 3, Dr. Sarsawat suggested the missile could be nuclear armed, saying it was capable of striking tactical or strategic targets.
Typically, ballistic missile are always capable of carrying nuclear warheads. Prahaar's 200 kg warhead capability certainly allows it to carry a modest sized nuclear warhead.
Interestingly, DRDO scientists have stated that the Prahaar is 'capable' of carrying conventional warhead, suggesting that it's primarily a nuclear missile.
Targeting information for the missile could be obtained using in service UAVS equipped with EO and radar imaging sensors in all weather.
The Prahaar missile appears to be designed to neutralize the threat posed to India's Cold War Strategy from Pakistan's Nasr, a 60km range tactical nuclear missile.
The Prahaar system has the ability to take out multiple targets in a salvo fire with each of the six missile imaging and finding its own target. Such a system would be required to takeout a mobile Nasr system by individually targeting each of its components - launcher, control vehicle, generator vehicle, etc.
By deploying the 150 km Prahaar missile along with its armor units, India could ensure that no Nasr batteries came within striking distance of the armor formations during a cold start response.
India's recent description of the 350 km range Prithvi-2 as a strategic missile had indicated a desire to distance itself from tactical nuclear weapons, in order not to lower the nuclear threshold in the subcontinent. However, Pakistan's development of the Nasr, which was first tested on April 19, 2011, may have left India with no option but to continue developing tactical nuclear missiles.
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AGNI 2
Agni (Sanskrit: अग्नि fire, an Indo-European cognate of Latin ignis and English ignite), is a strategic ballistic missile. The Agni missile family is envisaged to be the mainstay of the Indian missile-based strategic nuclear deterrence. The Agni-II is a medium range ballistic missile (MRBM) with two solid fuel stages and a Post Boost Vehicle (PBV) integrated into the missile's Re-entry Vehicle (RV). The Agni's manoeuvring RV is made of a carbon-carbon composite material that is light and able to sustain high thermal stresses of re-entry, in a variety of trajectories. The Agni-IIA is a more advanced version of Agni-II, albeit with more sophisticated and lighter materials, yielding a better range and operating regime. The first test of Agni-IIA is expected in the year 2009.[8] Agni-II, developed as part of medium and long range Agni series of missile systems, has already been inducted into the Armed Forces.[9]
On May 17, 2010, the trial was conducted with a special strategic command force (SSC) of nuclear-capable Agni-II ballistic missile, with a range of 2,000 kilometers from the Wheelers Island off Orissa coast thus making Agni-II missile operational by army.[10]
Range
The Bharat Rakshak website has extensive data and analysis that uses public domain data and ballistic calculations to show that the range is greatly influenced by use or non-use of thrusters on the RV (required for velocity trimming) for propulsion as a HAM (High Altitude Motor). There seems to be room in the RV for about ~200 kg fuel (solid or liquid) after allowing for a long but lightweight TN weapon. This RV integrated HAM is referred to as the half stage after the two solid fuelled stages. This stage provides a disproportional increase in range for a lighter RV payload. Thus development of lightweight nuclear weapons is paramount to the missile's range.
When the Agni-II was first launched, then Defence Minister George Fernandes indicated that the maximum range of the Agni-II was 3,000 km. Since then, ranges from 2,000 km to 2,500 km have been bandied about while Dr. Kalam, at Aero India '98, stated that Agni-II had a maximum range of 3,700 km! The range of 2,000 km can be excluded, as the system has been tested to greater range in both 1999 and 2001. Given the test to 2,300 km in 1999 and 2,100 km in 2001, with an apparently lighter payload, would indicate that a variation in trajectory was used and it may be possible to extrapolate some more accurate estimates of Agni-II's maximum range.
It would appear that Agni-II has a theoretical ability to hit a target 3,000 km away with a 1,000 kg overall payload – (a 250 kg RV's deadweight and a 750 kg warhead). It is suggested that a 200 kiloton 'boosted fission' warhead was earlier developed for the Agni system when it was on the drawing board in the late 80s, however after the Pokhran-II series of nuclear test in May 1998, the 200 kt boosted fission design has clearly given way to a 200 - 300 kt two stage thermonuclear design that is expected to be much lighter. Range changes can be made by either varying the payload or by altering the engine configuration.
Given the available data, it is therefore clear that Agni-II has a maximum range of somewhere in excess of 3,000 km, and possibly as high as 3,500 km with a 1,000 kg payload. Greater range with a lighter payload however requires the RV to be qualified for higher re-entry velocity and corresponding Max-Q for thermal stress.
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Agni (Sanskrit: अग्नि fire, an Indo-European cognate of Latin ignis and English ignite), is a strategic ballistic missile. The Agni missile family is envisaged to be the mainstay of the Indian missile-based strategic nuclear deterrence. The Agni-II is a medium range ballistic missile (MRBM) with two solid fuel stages and a Post Boost Vehicle (PBV) integrated into the missile's Re-entry Vehicle (RV). The Agni's manoeuvring RV is made of a carbon-carbon composite material that is light and able to sustain high thermal stresses of re-entry, in a variety of trajectories. The Agni-IIA is a more advanced version of Agni-II, albeit with more sophisticated and lighter materials, yielding a better range and operating regime. The first test of Agni-IIA is expected in the year 2009.[8] Agni-II, developed as part of medium and long range Agni series of missile systems, has already been inducted into the Armed Forces.[9]
On May 17, 2010, the trial was conducted with a special strategic command force (SSC) of nuclear-capable Agni-II ballistic missile, with a range of 2,000 kilometers from the Wheelers Island off Orissa coast thus making Agni-II missile operational by army.[10]
Range
The Bharat Rakshak website has extensive data and analysis that uses public domain data and ballistic calculations to show that the range is greatly influenced by use or non-use of thrusters on the RV (required for velocity trimming) for propulsion as a HAM (High Altitude Motor). There seems to be room in the RV for about ~200 kg fuel (solid or liquid) after allowing for a long but lightweight TN weapon. This RV integrated HAM is referred to as the half stage after the two solid fuelled stages. This stage provides a disproportional increase in range for a lighter RV payload. Thus development of lightweight nuclear weapons is paramount to the missile's range.
When the Agni-II was first launched, then Defence Minister George Fernandes indicated that the maximum range of the Agni-II was 3,000 km. Since then, ranges from 2,000 km to 2,500 km have been bandied about while Dr. Kalam, at Aero India '98, stated that Agni-II had a maximum range of 3,700 km! The range of 2,000 km can be excluded, as the system has been tested to greater range in both 1999 and 2001. Given the test to 2,300 km in 1999 and 2,100 km in 2001, with an apparently lighter payload, would indicate that a variation in trajectory was used and it may be possible to extrapolate some more accurate estimates of Agni-II's maximum range.
It would appear that Agni-II has a theoretical ability to hit a target 3,000 km away with a 1,000 kg overall payload – (a 250 kg RV's deadweight and a 750 kg warhead). It is suggested that a 200 kiloton 'boosted fission' warhead was earlier developed for the Agni system when it was on the drawing board in the late 80s, however after the Pokhran-II series of nuclear test in May 1998, the 200 kt boosted fission design has clearly given way to a 200 - 300 kt two stage thermonuclear design that is expected to be much lighter. Range changes can be made by either varying the payload or by altering the engine configuration.
Given the available data, it is therefore clear that Agni-II has a maximum range of somewhere in excess of 3,000 km, and possibly as high as 3,500 km with a 1,000 kg payload. Greater range with a lighter payload however requires the RV to be qualified for higher re-entry velocity and corresponding Max-Q for thermal stress.
characteristics
Agni (Sanskrit: अग्नि fire, an Indo-European cognate of Latin ignis and English ignite), is a strategic ballistic missile. The Agni missile family is envisaged to be the mainstay of the Indian missile-based strategic nuclear deterrence. The Agni-II is a medium range ballistic missile (MRBM) with two solid fuel stages and a Post Boost Vehicle (PBV) integrated into the missile's Re-entry Vehicle (RV). The Agni's manoeuvring RV is made of a carbon-carbon composite material that is light and able to sustain high thermal stresses of re-entry, in a variety of trajectories. The Agni-IIA is a more advanced version of Agni-II, albeit with more sophisticated and lighter materials, yielding a better range and operating regime. The first test of Agni-IIA
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AGNI 3
At a Glance
Length (m) 17
Diameter (m) 2
Stages 2
Payload (ton) 1.5
Range (km) 3,500
Warhead (kt) 200-250
Launch Weight (ton) 50
Guidance
The missile is touted to use an advanced and innovative guidance scheme that is the first of its kind. It is equipped with a state of the art computer system.
It uses a ring laser gyroscope that was developed by Research Centre Imarat (RCI), sister laboratory of ASL, a part of DRDO's missile complex in Hyderabad.
The Shourya tactical missile uses the same guidance schema, as also Agni-V which is currently under development.
Unlike the Agni-II, the Agni-III doesn't use guidance fins on either of its two stages.
Accuracy
Agni-III is technologically superior and more accurate than Chinese missiles, according to Agni Program Director Avinash Chander.
Referring to the 2,500 km range Chinese DF-21 and DF-25, he told the press on February 10, 2010:
"Agni-III technology-wise is better than China. Accuracy is better."
Mobility
Though Agni-III is road mobile it is probably not meant to be launched from a mobile launcher, unlike Agni-III which has repeatedly been tested from a mobile rail launcher.
The smaller length and thicker diameter (17m, 2m) of the missile, as compared to Agni-II (20m,1m), point to an eventual silo launch capability. However, for the time being survival of the missile from a first strike will be ensured by keeping it hidden. Following a first strike it will be deployed and launched from a pre-surveyed launch site.
The Indian army has developed missile launch sites along the Chinese border. It is likely these are meant for use with Agni-III.
Keeping the missiles hidden and deploying them after a first strike fits India's nuclear posture of a recessed deterrent. Putting the missiles in silos would give India a first strike capability that would lower the nuclear threshold in the area.
Private Industry Participation
More than 80% of the components that go into the missile come from industries.
More than 150 industries of different sizes, including 60-70 large private and public sector companies, were involved in the project. Their participation ranged from fabricating small components to sub-assemblies and even integrating the entire missile.
Production
The public sector Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) is producing the missile as its lead integrator.
Agni-III vs Agni-V
MIRV No Yes
Operational Status
Following the pre-induction test of the missile by the Indian Army on February 7, 2010 the missile system has now been inducted into the armed forces.
Test Flights
The missile has been tested on four occasions so far.
The first test on July 9, 2006 was unsuccessful due to cascaded failure of booster flex nozzle controller.
The second test on April 12, 2007 was a success. The missile impacted its designated target area after a flight of 900 secs.
The third test flight on Wednesday, May 7, lasted 800 sec and the missile impacted its designated target area south of the equator, monitored by two IN ships.
At a Glance
Length (m) 17
Diameter (m) 2
Stages 2
Payload (ton) 1.5
Range (km) 3,500
Warhead (kt) 200-250
Launch Weight (ton) 50
Guidance
The missile is touted to use an advanced and innovative guidance scheme that is the first of its kind. It is equipped with a state of the art computer system.
It uses a ring laser gyroscope that was developed by Research Centre Imarat (RCI), sister laboratory of ASL, a part of DRDO's missile complex in Hyderabad.
The Shourya tactical missile uses the same guidance schema, as also Agni-V which is currently under development.
Unlike the Agni-II, the Agni-III doesn't use guidance fins on either of its two stages.
Accuracy
Agni-III is technologically superior and more accurate than Chinese missiles, according to Agni Program Director Avinash Chander.
Referring to the 2,500 km range Chinese DF-21 and DF-25, he told the press on February 10, 2010:
"Agni-III technology-wise is better than China. Accuracy is better."
Mobility
Though Agni-III is road mobile it is probably not meant to be launched from a mobile launcher, unlike Agni-III which has repeatedly been tested from a mobile rail launcher.
The smaller length and thicker diameter (17m, 2m) of the missile, as compared to Agni-II (20m,1m), point to an eventual silo launch capability. However, for the time being survival of the missile from a first strike will be ensured by keeping it hidden. Following a first strike it will be deployed and launched from a pre-surveyed launch site.
The Indian army has developed missile launch sites along the Chinese border. It is likely these are meant for use with Agni-III.
Keeping the missiles hidden and deploying them after a first strike fits India's nuclear posture of a recessed deterrent. Putting the missiles in silos would give India a first strike capability that would lower the nuclear threshold in the area.
Private Industry Participation
More than 80% of the components that go into the missile come from industries.
More than 150 industries of different sizes, including 60-70 large private and public sector companies, were involved in the project. Their participation ranged from fabricating small components to sub-assemblies and even integrating the entire missile.
Production
The public sector Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) is producing the missile as its lead integrator.
Agni-III vs Agni-V
MIRV No Yes
Operational Status
Following the pre-induction test of the missile by the Indian Army on February 7, 2010 the missile system has now been inducted into the armed forces.
Test Flights
The missile has been tested on four occasions so far.
The first test on July 9, 2006 was unsuccessful due to cascaded failure of booster flex nozzle controller.
The second test on April 12, 2007 was a success. The missile impacted its designated target area after a flight of 900 secs.
The third test flight on Wednesday, May 7, lasted 800 sec and the missile impacted its designated target area south of the equator, monitored by two IN ships.
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