Insta
India Successfully Test-Fires Agni-V Nuke Missile Capable Of Reaching All Major Chinese Cities
Swarajya Staff
Jan 18, 2018, 01:20 PM | Updated 01:20 PM IST
Save & read from anywhere!
Bookmark stories for easy access on any device or the Swarajya app.
India successfully test-fired its Agni-V nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missile that can reach all major Chinese cities, Times of India has reported.
The missile was test-fired at 9:53am today from the Abdul Kalam Island missile test facility located off the coast of Odisha.
The Agni-V is a three-stage,solid-fueled missile with a range of about 5,000 km. It is 17-metre long, weighs over 50 tonnes and capable of carrying a 1.1 ton payload.
The missile, often referred to as ‘China Killer’, was successfully test-fired last time on 26 December 2016. India has so far conducted four tests of the missile, all of which have been successful, according to Times Now. At least two of the four tests have been conducted from a canister on a road-mobile launcher.
According to Dr Sanjay Badri-Maharaj, an independent defence analyst, development of the Agni-V missile will mark a major milestone for India’s Credible Minimum Deterrent posture (CMD). Being placed on a road-mobile launcher, the missile will be much more survivable in the event of a preemptive strike.
Also Read:
The Agni-V: The Culmination To Date Of India’s Missile (R)evolution
The Strategic Significance Of Agni V Or Why China Should Be Worried
Save & read from anywhere!
Bookmark stories for easy access on any device or the Swarajya app.
Support Swarajya's 50 Ground Reports Project & Sponsor A Story
Every general election Swarajya does a 50 ground reports project.
Aimed only at serious readers and those who appreciate the nuances of political undercurrents, the project provides a sense of India's electoral landscape. As you know, these reports are produced after considerable investment of travel, time and effort on the ground.
This time too we've kicked off the project in style and have covered over 30 constituencies already. If you're someone who appreciates such work and have enjoyed our coverage please consider sponsoring a ground report for just Rs 2999 to Rs 19,999 - it goes a long way in helping us produce more quality reportage.
You can also back this project by becoming a subscriber for as little as Rs 999 - so do click on this links and choose a plan that suits you and back us.
Click below to contribute.