Surya ICBM

[salman77]

The Surya ICBM is an unconfirmed ICBM program that has been discussed repeatedly in the Indian press. It is reported that the program began in 1994; the missile design is thought to be based on the PSLV. Although the existence of this program is doubted by some, the amount of public discussion, to include budget figures, have led many analyst to suspect that such a program exists. 30 It is generally thought that the missile will have a range of 8000-12,000 kilometers. There are evidences to support the development of Surya 2 which will have a 20,000 km range [1]. If such a missile should achieve a 12,000 kilometer range, it would be able to strike targets in the United States north of an arc extending from Raleigh, NC to Eugene, OR (if launched from New Delhi).

 

[salman77]

Indian Surya missile, if successful would be able to strike targets in US

The Surya ICBM is an unconfirmed ICBM program that has been discussed repeatedly in the Indian press. It is reported that the program began in 1994; the missile design is thought to be based on the PSLV. Although the existence of this program is doubted by some, the amount of public discussion, to include budget figures, have led many analyst to suspect that such a program exists. 30 It is generally thought that the missile will have a range of 8000-12,000 kilometers. There are evidences to support the development of Surya 2 which will have a 20,000 km range [1]. If such a missile should achieve a 12,000 kilometer range, it would be able to strike targets in the United States north of an arc extending from Raleigh, NC to Eugene, OR (if launched from New Delhi).

 

[Keysersoze]

Well if it was started in 1994 we should all see it action in about 2019 if most of the schedules for previous projects are any guide...........

 

[Janbaz]

The west ainto going to be pleased with this "Surya" thing. Just my opinion.

 

[joey]

your 100% correct buddy and i feel nor we should build any ICBM atleast till next 20 years.

See, We simply dont need it.

Plus as per Kalams book PSLv can be converted to ICBM anytime but it wont be viable or suitable as it is liquid fuelled, Solid fuelled needs a lot of work.

What we need more than this is SLBM version of Agni 3, thats more than enuff!

 

[Janbaz]

India at max needs missiles with 5000 km to counter China or Pakistan. Unless US or Europeans are turniung their backs on India, you guys would not develop one just to manipulate.

 

[salman77]

Surya 1 and 2 : India's ICBM's​

The Surya-1 and -2 will be classified as a strategic weapon. It will likely be used to extend the Indian nuclear deterrent force to targets deeper within China. India can only hit a limited number of targets within China, even upon the completion of the Agni-3 missile. The development of a true ICBM would make almost any strategic target within China vulnerable and decrease India's relative weakness. This would develop a credible deterrent for India against any Chinese aggression.

The Surya-1 will have an expected range of some 8,000 km (4971 miles). It reportedly has a length of 40 m and a launch weight of 80,000 kg. As the missile has yet to be developed, the payload and warhead are as yet unknown. It is believed to be a three-stage design, with the first two stages using solid propellant and the third-stage using liquid.

The Surya-2 is a longer-ranged variant of the Surya-1. It has a reported range of ~20,000km.

The first test flight is expected in 2008.
http://experts.about.com/e/s/su/surya_(missile).htm

 

[Contrarian]

I agree with Joey, even if they are developing it, there is no need to show it beore 2020, when we have enough clout in the world to bulldoze our way without repricussions.

Till then all we require is the Agni III. The next test is due in the near future i think.

 

[Janbaz]

Till then all we require is the Agni III. The next test is due in the near future i think.

The test is in June of '07. There is a link in the nuclear section.

 

[joey]

Janbaz, Agni 3 has been changed the previous test succeeded with the failure, its now Agni 3++ with scaled up range, new thrusters and "mirv" - which is under speculation.

Lets wait and see increased range is CONFIRMED.

 

[vnomad]

Hi Joey! Got a link or something. I'd like to read up on it.

 

[joey]

hmm its late night here bro 5 am need 2 sleep, will pm you later.
The picture is classified and copyright protected cannot show here, it was on BR once hav 2 search though.

 

[Cheetah786]

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DRDO's Prithvi-II, Agni-I, Agni-II, Agni-IIAT and Agni-III

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Range of the Agni-I against Pakistan, at ranges of 700 km,
860 km and 1200 km

 

[joey]

cheetah sir Agni has changed to Agni 3++.

 

[joey]

The BR agni page has been heavily updated, check these two reports.

http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/MISSILES/Images/Indian_Long_Range_StrategicMissiles_-Agni-III_r11.pdf

http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/MISSILES/Agni.html

and oh it has been updated today only.