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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.
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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.
Knol - a unit of knowledge: share what you know, publish your expertise.
---------- Post added at 05:26 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:24 PM ----------