Agni IV/Agni-2 Prime

[nitesh]

They are hiding something, and it is not just extra range.

 

[nitesh]

India conducts test flight of Agni II Prime Missile, renamed as Agni – IV - Indian Defence

 

[Pintu]

They are hiding something, and it is not just extra range.

They have said that it can carry 1 Ton payload upto 3000 km., now if the payload is reduced, then theoretically it may be able to travel more distance? We have not seen the Photo yet.

But:

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/new...-capable-missile/story-e6frg6so-1226195869832

"Agni-IV has a maximum range of 3,500 kilometres but this time the launch parameter was 3000 kilometres," the official spokesman said.

Regards

 

[SpArK]

 

[sayareakd]

congrats to all, specially A2P team. Upper stage is interesting, waiting for A 5 & PDV.

 

[Pintu]

Image of Agni 2 Prime aka Agni IV:

Image: DRDO, Hosted at : Livefist.


Regards

 

[Pintu]

I quote DRDO press release as hosted in Tarmac007 blogspot:

Tarmak007 -- A bold blog on Indian defence: Photo & video of Agni-IV launch

(Official Release)
India has successfully test fired the most advanced long range missile system Agni-4 on 15th November 2011. The missile was launched from a Road Mobile System at 9.00AM from Wheelers' Island off the coast of Odisha.
The missile had a text book trajectory and reached a height of about 900kms and reached the pre-designated target in the international waters of Bay of Bengal. All mission objectives were fully met. All the systems functioned perfectly till the end encountering the re-entry temperatures of more than 3000⁰C.
This missile is one of its kinds of world class, proving many new technologies for the first time, giving a quantum leap in technology. The Missile System has opened a new era in the class of Long Range Missile having capability to carry Strategic Warheads for the Forces and has provided a fantastic deterrence to the country.
The Missile is lighter in weight and has two stages of Solid Propulsion and a Payload with Re-entry heat shield. The Composite Rocket Motor which has been used for the first time has given excellent performance. The Missile System is equipped with modern and compact Avionics with Redundancy to provide high level of reliability.
The indigenous Ring Laser Gyros based high accuracy INS (RINS) and Micro Navigation System (MINGS) complementing each other in redundant mode have been successfully flown in guidance mode for the first time. The high performance onboard computer with distributed Avionics architecture and high speed reliable communication bus and a full Digital Control System have controlled and guided the Missile to the target. The Missile has reached the target with very high level of accuracy.
All the Radars and electro-optical systems along the Coast of Odisha have tracked and monitored all the parameters of the Vehicle. Two Indian Naval ships located near the target have witnessed the final event.
Dr V.K. Saraswat, SA to RM has congratulated all the Scientists and employees of DRDO and the Armed forces for the successful launch of AGNI-4. Avinash Chander, Chief Controller (Missiles & Strategic Systems), DRDO and Programme Director, AGNI has overseen all the preparations and launch operations and congratulated all the Scientists. Tessy Thomas, Project Project Director AGNI-4 and team prepared and integrated the Missile System and launched the Missile successfully. Commander in Chief of Strategic Force Command Air Marshal K.J. Mathews has witnessed the launch. S.K. Ray, Director RCI, P. Venugopalan, Director DRDL, Dr V.G. Sekaran Director ASL, S.P. Dash Director ITR were present during the launch and reviewed all the activities.

 

[albertjayaprakash]

Agni - IV successfully test fired

Agni - IV successfully test fired

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The Hindu The Agni-IV missile lifts off majestically from a road-mobile launcher on Wheeler Island, off the coast of Orissa. V.K. Saraswat, Scientific Advisor to the Defence Minister and DRDO Director-General, said this "stupendous mission" incorporated a host of indigenous technologies. Photo: Special Arrangement
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Giving a boost to India's strategic defence preparedness, missile technologists successfully test-fired the 3,000 km plus nuclear weapons capable ballistic missile, Agni 2 prime, which has now been renamed as Agni-IV, from Wheeler Island off the Orissa coast on Tuesday.

The advanced surface-to-surface ballistic missile fired from a road mobile launcher zeroed in on to the pre-designated target in the Bay of Bengal with a high degree of accuracy after a flight duration of about 20 minutes.

Designed to increase the kill efficiency of the vehicle with a higher range performance, the missile was equipped with state-of-the-art technologies, including indigenously developed ring laser gryo and composite rocket motor.

The missile's payload was reduced from 1,000 kg to 800 kg to give the missile better range.

The two stage surface-to-surface missile is 20 meters-tall and weighs 17 tonnes.

All the radars, telemetry and electro-optical instruments tracked the entire flight of the missile until its splash down.

Scientific Advisor to Defence Minister V.K.Saraswat, Chief Controller, Defence Research and Development Organisation (Missiles and Strategic Systems) Avinash Chander and Advanced Systems Laboratory Director Sekharan were among those present.

Dr. Saraswat told The Hindu that it was a 'copybook' launch, which met all the mission objectives. He said the launch demonstrated the complete maturity of India in surface-to-surface missile technoogy. It also confirmed the capability of the country in strategic defence, he added.

Mr. Chander described the launch as a breakthrough in the missile capability of India.

DRDO is now planning to test launch Agni - V by the end of the year, Dr. Saraswat said.

Keywords: Agni-II Prime, Agni IV, ballistic missile, nuclear capable missile

 

[Galaxy]

[h=1]Agni-IV Test Launch Trajectory Tracking Video[/h]

 

[sayareakd]

we are missile superpower of world and this is rightly called A4, congrats to all.

 

[sayareakd]

[h=1]Agni-IV Test Launch Trajectory Tracking Video[/h]

they should have launched it at 45 degree angle. i just wonder how far it will go then. Rightly called A4.

here is A3 launch graph from my blog

 

[KS]

offcial DRDO release: courtesy - Kinetic.

MoD/DRDO Official Release


India has successfully test fired the most advanced long range missile system Agni-4 on 15th November 2011. The missile was launched from a Road Mobile System at 9.00AM from Wheelers' Island off the coast of Odisha.

The missile had a text book trajectory and reached a height of about 900kms and reached the pre-designated target in the international waters of Bay of Bengal. All mission objectives were fully met. All the systems functioned perfectly till the end encountering the re-entry temperatures of more than 3000⁰C.

This missile is one of its kinds of world class, proving many new technologies for the first time, giving a quantum leap in technology.The Missile System has opened a new era in the class of Long Range Missile having capability to carry Strategic Warheads for the Forces and has provided a fantastic deterrence to the country.

The Missile is lighter in weight and has two stages of Solid Propulsion and a Payload with Re-entry heat shield. The Composite Rocket Motor which has been used for the first time has given excellent performance. The Missile System is equipped with modern and compact Avionics with Redundancy to provide high level of reliability.


The indigenous Ring Laser Gyros based high accuracy INS (RINS) and Micro Navigation System (MINGS) complementing each other in redundant mode have been successfully flown in guidance mode for the first time. The high performance onboard computer with distributed Avionics architecture and high speed reliable communication bus and a full Digital Control System have controlled and guided the Missile to the target. The Missile has reached the target with very high level of accuracy. :bounce:

All the Radars and electro-optical systems along the Coast of Odisha have tracked and monitored all the parameters of the Vehicle. Two Indian Naval ships located near the target have witnessed the final event.

Dr V.K. Saraswat, SA to RM has congratulated all the Scientists and employees of DRDO and the Armed forces for the successful launch of AGNI-4. Avinash Chander, Chief Controller (Missiles & Strategic Systems), DRDO and Programme Director, AGNI has overseen all the preparations and launch operations and congratulated all the Scientists. Tessy Thomas, Project Project Director AGNI-4 and team prepared and integrated the Missile System and launched the Missile successfully. Commander in Chief of Strategic Force Command Air Marshal K.J. Mathews has witnessed the launch. S.K. Ray, Director RCI, P. Venugopalan, Director DRDL, Dr V.G. Sekaran Director ASL, S.P. Dash Director ITR were present during the launch and reviewed all the activities.

 

[nrj]

This is the first time any missile launch has indicated indigenous ring laser gyroscope's success. First known test almost after 3yrs of completion.

 

[KS]

[h=1]Agni-IV Test Launch Trajectory Tracking Video[/h]

Any idea why @ 3:15 the continuous line becomes dotted for few seconds and again become continuous ? Is it when the warhead detaches ?

 

[Galaxy]

DRDO Statement: India today successfully test fired its most advanced long range missile system, the Agni-IV. The missile was launched from a road mobile launcher at 9AM from Wheelers' Island off the coast of Odisha. The missile followed its trajectory, attained a height of about 900-km and reached the pre-designated target in international waters of the Bay of Bengal. All mission objectives were fully met. All systems functioned perfectly till the end encountering re-entry temperatures of more than 3000⁰C.

This missile is one of its kind, proving many new technologies for the first time, and represents a quantum leap in terms of missile technology. The missile is lighter in weight and has two stages of solid propulsion and a payload with re-entry heat shield. The composite rocket motor which has been used for the first time performed flawlessly. The missile system is equipped with modern and compact avionics with redundancy to provide a high level of reliability. The indigenous Ring Laser Gyros based high accuracy INS (RINS) and micro-navigation system (MINGS) complementing each other in redundant mode have been successfully flown in guidance mode for the first time. The high performance onboard computer with distributed avionics architecture, high speed reliable communication bus and a full Digital Control System controlled and guided the Agni-IV to the target. The missile has reached the target with very high level of accuracy. Radars and electro-optical systems along the coast of Odisha tracked and monitored all parameters of the missile test. Two Indian Naval ships located near the target witnessed and recorded the final event.

Defence Minister A.K. Antony congratulated the DRDO team on its achievement. Avinash Chander, Distinguished Scientist & Chief Controller (Missiles & Strategic Systems) at DRDO and Programme Director, AGNI addressed his team after the launch, and called today's test the beginning of "a new era in modern Long Range Navigation Systems". He said, "this test has paved the way ahead for the success of AGNI-5 Mission, which will be launched shortly."

Agni-IV Project Director Ms Tessy Thomas and her team prepared and integrated the missile system and launched the Agni-IV successfully today. An ecstatic Ms Thomas said today that the DRDO had produced and proven many new state of the art technologies with the Agni-IV like composite rocket motors, very high accuracy Ring Laser Gyro based Inertial Navigation System, Micro Navigation System, Digital Controller System and very powerful onboard computer system. The Agni-IV can deliver strategic warheads, and will be produced in large numbers for delivery to India's nuclear command.

Livefist: VIDEO: Today's Successful Agni-IV Test

 

[p2prada]

This is the first time any missile launch has indicated indigenous ring laser gyroscope's success. First known test almost after 3yrs of completion.

Shaurya has our own ring laser gyro.

 

[nrj]

I couldn't locate any source claiming successful test of same before. Maybe they were not comfortable with it. Now it is disclosed maybe because of confidence in system.

 

[SPIEZ]

Shaurya has our own ring laser gyro.

Shouldn't sensitive technologies like this not be leaked out into the public.

Also I m guessing that an INS which was used in the successful PSLV series could be integrated too, is it not ?

 

[hit&run]

Who else use composite motors in their BMs or we are the first one and why we went for more complex technology, is it because we are not able to manage weight issues with conventional technology know abouts (metallurgy et al) ? : P

 

[albertjayaprakash]

Agni - IV successfully test fired

Giving a boost to India's strategic defence preparedness, missile technologists successfully test-fired the 3,000 km plus nuclear weapons capable ballistic missile, Agni 2 prime, which has now been renamed as Agni-IV, from Wheeler Island off the Orissa coast on Tuesday.

The advanced surface-to-surface ballistic missile fired from a road mobile launcher zeroed in on to the pre-designated target in the Bay of Bengal with a high degree of accuracy after a flight duration of about 20 minutes.

Designed to increase the kill efficiency of the vehicle with a higher range performance, the missile was equipped with state-of-the-art technologies, including indigenously developed ring laser gryo and composite rocket motor.

The missile's payload was reduced from 1,000 kg to 800 kg to give the missile better range.

The two stage surface-to-surface missile is 20 meters-tall and weighs 17 tonnes.

All the radars, telemetry and electro-optical instruments tracked the entire flight of the missile until its splash down.

Scientific Advisor to Defence Minister V.K.Saraswat, Chief Controller, Defence Research and Development Organisation (Missiles and Strategic Systems) Avinash Chander and Advanced Systems Laboratory Director Sekharan were among those present.

Dr. Saraswat told The Hindu that it was a 'copybook' launch, which met all the mission objectives. He said the launch demonstrated the complete maturity of India in surface-to-surface missile technoogy. It also confirmed the capability of the country in strategic defence, he added.

Mr. Chander described the launch as a breakthrough in the missile capability of India.

DRDO is now planning to test launch Agni - V by the end of the year, Dr.