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[The Deterrent]

Well obviously you don't.
But the point being made here is that unlike other examples of Canister launched ICBM which don't need to use booster, Agni-5 does.
Which indicates weak thrust.
Hence a 50 ton missile only covering 5500 km.
While a 47 ton topol goes 10k+ kilometre.
Because Agni motor doesn't generate as much thrust and here is the proof.
Get it? No?
Never mind

Of course its not as good as the other modern ICBMs. There are other factors too, for example use of maraging steel in the first stage. All modern ICBMs have fully composite bodies. Agni-VI will have more range and more payload by optimizing these kind of technologies (still probably wouldn't be as good as a Topol-M or a DF-41).

 

[Hindustani78]

Ministry of Defence
12-January, 2017 19:26 IST
Successful Test Firing of Guided Pinaka

The Pinaka Rocket converted to a Guided Pinaka was successfully test-fired from Launch Complex-III, ITR, Chandipur today. The Pinaka Rocket Mark-II, which evolved from Pinaka Mark-I is equipped with a navigation, guidance and control kit and has been transformed to a Guided Pinaka. This conversion has considerably enhanced the range and accuracy of Pinaka. The test-firing has met all mission objectives. The radars, electro-optical and telemetry systems at Chandipur tracked and monitored the vehicle all through the flight-path. The Guided Pinaka is developed jointly by ARDE Pune, RCI Hyderabad and DRDL Hyderabad. ITR Chandipur provided the range and launch support.

Dr. K.M. Rajan, Director ARDE, Pune, Shri B.H.V.S. Narayana Murthy, Director, RCI, Hyderabad, Dr. B.K. Das, Director, ITR, Chandipur and Shri R. Appavuraj, Director, PXE, Chandipur monitored the launch operations. An Armed Forces team witnessed the flight test. Dr. G. Satheesh Reddy, SA to Raksha Mantri was present during the test firing.

Raksha Mantri, Shri Manohar Parrikar has congratulated the DRDO, industry and the Armed Forces for the successful flight-test. Shri P.K. Mehta, DG (ACE) and Dr. S. Christopher, Secretary, Deptt. of Defence R&D and Chairman, DRDO, also congratulated all the teams that participated in the successful test firing.

 

[Gessler]

Pinaka Mk.2 rocket with PGK (Precision Guidance Kit) -

 

[gslv mk3]

(still probably wouldn't be as good as a Topol-M or a DF-41)

Do you have info on range, payload etc of DF 41 ?

 

[The Deterrent]

Do you have info on range, payload etc of DF 41 ?

Not really. You can look it up yourself I believe.

 

[gslv mk3]

Not really. You can look it up yourself I believe.

Then what's the reason for your claim ?

 

[The Deterrent]

Then what's the reason for your claim ?

Because it is in the class of the ICBMs with the highest ranges and payload capacity.

 

[gslv mk3]

Because it is in the class of the ICBMs with the highest ranges and payload capacity.

And what is its payload ? That's what I ask.

 

[The Deterrent]

And what is its payload ? That's what I ask.

Missilethreat and Janes put it at either unitary warhead or 10 MIRVs. Total payload could be between 3 to 5 tons.

 

[Hindustani78]

Ministry of Defence
24-January, 2017 19:39 IST
Successful Test Firing of Guided PINAKA

DRDO successfully test fired the Guided PINAKA from Launch Complex-III, ITR, Chandipur today at 12:45 PM for further enhanced range. PINAKA Rocket Mark-II, equipped with navigation, guidance and control kit, is transformed to a Guided PINAKA. The conversion has facilitated to enhance the range and improve the accuracy of PINAKA. The Mission met all the objectives. The Radars, Electro Optical and Telemetry Systems at ITR Chandipur tracked and monitored the vehicle all through the flight path. The guided PINAKA is developed combinedly by ARDE Pune, RCI and DRDL, Hyderabad. ITR, Chandipur provided the range and launch support.

SA to RM and DG (Missiles and Strategic Systems) Dr G Satheesh Reddy who was present during the launch operations said that the success of Guided PINAKA has reinforced the technological strength of the country in converting unguided systems into weapons of high precision. Director ARDE, Pune Dr KM Rajan, Director, RCI, Hyderabad Shri BHVS Narayana Murthy, Director, ITR, Chandipur Dr BK Das, Director HEMRL, Pune Shri KPS Murthy and, Director PXE, Chandipur Shri R Appavuraj monitored the Launch operations.

The Defence Minister Shri Manohar Parrikar congratulated both the Army and the DRDO for developing the Guided PINAKA in a very short span of time. Secretary, Department of Defence R&D and Chairman DRDO Dr S Christopher applauded this shining example of the synergy between the Armed Forces and the DRDO. DG, (Armament & Combat Engineering Systems), DRDO Shri Pravin K Mehta also congratulated team Pinaka for their successful endeavour.

The Deputy Chief of Army Staff (P&S) Lt Gen Subrata Saha, DG Artillery Lt Gen PK Srivastava and other Senior Army Officers witnessed the successful launch.

 

[Hindustani78]

The guided Pinaka rocket is successfully test-fired for the second time from launch complex-III of the Integrated Test Range (ITR) launch pad at Chandipur in Baleswar district on Tuesday. PTI Photo

 

[Hindustani78]

The guided Pinaka rocket is successfully test-fired for the second time from launch complex-III of the Integrated Test Range (ITR) launch pad at Chandipur in Baleswar district.

 

[ashok321]

 

[The Deterrent]

Any update on K-4's pontoon trial scheduled for 31st January?

 

[Sloth 22]

Any update on K-4's pontoon trial scheduled for 31st January?

The MoD was not happy about how the news got leaked about a month ago.So it was delayed to 1 Feb.

If the test would have happened , a news would come about successful testing of Dhanush SSM from a OPV.