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Agni

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Agni 1
Agni 1

Indian intermediate range ballistic missile using a solid rocket motor developed from the first stage of the SLV-3 space launch vehicle.

Maximum range: 1,200 km (700 mi). Boost Propulsion: Solid rocket. Initial Operational Capability: 1995.

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Subtopics

  • K-4 Indian submarine launched ballistic missile, classified, but reportedly using Agni 3 or 5 stages.
Family
IRBM
Country
India
Launch Vehicles
Agni, Agni TD, Agni 2, Agni 1, Agni 3
Launch Sites
Balasore
Agency
DRDE
Bibliography
2

Chronology

1 event

2016 March 31

Launch Site: Visakhapatnam. Launch Platform: INS Ariran. LV Family: Agni. Launch Vehicle: K-4.
  • K-4 RV - . Nation: India. Apogee: 500 km (310 mi). Test mission. Impacted in Bay of Bengal?..