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Agni: Launching year 1989
The first launch of the Agni missile took place on May 22, 1989. It was the first test of the Agni-1 missile, which was launched from Wheeler Island (now Abdul Kalam Island) in Odisha.
Range
The initial range of this missile was 700-800 kilometers. This range was designed to meet India’s strategic requirements.
Technology
➤ This missile was based on a hybrid technology, using both solid and liquid propellants.
➤ The missile was a two-stage one, with the first stage being of solid propellant and the second stage being of liquid propellant.
➤ This missile was a surface-to-surface ballistic missile.
Properties
➤ Agni missile was India’s first long-range ballistic missile, capable of carrying nuclear weapons.
➤ The biggest feature of this missile was its medium range and high payload capacity, due to which it could effectively target important enemy locations.
➤ This missile was developed with the aim of further strengthening India’s strategic forces.
➤ At the time of launch, the Agni missile added a new dimension to Indian defence capabilities, strengthening India’s security and strategic self-reliance.
Agni-1 Year of Launch: 1999
chief scientist: Ram Narayan Agarwal
Technology
➤ It is a surface-to-surface ballistic missile.
➤ Its range is approximately 700-1,200 kilometers.
➤ This missile is capable of carrying conventional and nuclear weapons.
Properties
➤ Agni-1 missile is solid propellant based.
➤ It was developed to meet the immediate requirements of the Indian Army.
Agni-2 Year of Launch: 1999 (tested in April)
chief scientist: Dr. SN Birla
Technology
➤ This is also a surface-to-surface ballistic missile.
➤ Its range is 2,000-3,500 kilometers.
➤ This missile uses two-stage solid propellant.
Properties
➤ Agni-2 has greater range and the missile comes with a sophisticated navigation system.
➤ It has the capacity to carry a warhead weighing up to 1,000 kg.
Agni-3 Year of Launch: 2006
chief scientist: VK Saraswat
Technology
➤ This missile is a long-range surface-to-surface ballistic missile.
➤ Its range is approximately 3,000-5,000 kilometers.
➤ This is also solid propellant based.
Properties
➤ Agni-3 has higher load carrying capability and better accuracy.
➤ It uses advanced materials for greater strength and stability.
Agni-4 Year of Launch: 2011
chief scientist: AV Rao
Technology
➤ This missile is a surface-to-surface intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM).
➤ Its range is 3,500-4,000 kilometers.
➤ The missile uses a two-stage solid propellant and has a Ring Laser Gyroscope (RLG) based navigation system.
Properties
➤ Agni-4 has advanced control and guidance systems for high accuracy.
➤ It has been designed to strengthen the strategic forces of the Indian Army.
Agni-5 Year of Launch: 2012 (First test)
chief scientist: AV Rao and TC Thomas
Technology
➤ This missile is a surface-to-surface intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM).
➤ Its range is 5,000-8,000 kilometers, making it India’s longest-ranged missile.
➤ It has a three-stage solid propellant engine.
Properties
➤ Advanced navigation and control systems have been used in Agni-5, which increases its accuracy.
➤ This missile is equipped with MIRV (Multiple Independently targetable Reentry Vehicle) technology, which allows it to hit multiple targets simultaneously.
➤ The development and success of all these missiles has established India as an important strategic power, further strengthening the country’s defense system.
Agni 6 Launching Year: Not Determined
Range : The potential range of the Agni-6 missile could be 10,000-12,000 kilometres. This will make it India’s longest-range missile, capable of striking global targets.
Key Techniques
➤ MIRV (Multiple Independently Targetable Reentry Vehicle) capability: Agni-6 will have the capability to hit multiple targets simultaneously. It will be equipped with 10-12 independently targetable nuclear warheads, which can be launched on different targets through a single missile.
➤ Strong Stealth Features: This missile can be equipped with state-of-the-art stealth technology to evade enemy radars.
➤ Solid Propellant: Agni-6 will also be solid fuel based, which will take less time to launch and will make it more stable.
Properties
➤ With the development of Agni-6, India’s strategic capability will increase immensely, giving the country’s defense system more strength. This missile will also strengthen India’s position on the international stage and establish it as a credible nuclear power.
➤ Agni-6 missile is a cutting-edge and important step for India’s defence, and its successful test will significantly enhance India’s strategic security and self-reliance.