Coming, four Agni missile trials in a month's span

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Coming, four Agni missile trials in a month's span

Four missiles in the country's most ambitious Agni series have been slated for flight tests in a month's span.

Defence sources said the Strategic Forces Command of the Indian Army would carry out user trials of Agni-I, Agni-II and Agni-III, whereas Defence Research and Development Organisation would conduct the third developmental trial of Agni-IV.

All the four missiles would be test-fired from the Integrated Test Range at Wheeler Island off the Odisha coast. The tests have been scheduled in the wake of second successful experimental trial of the 5,000-km range Agni-V missile on September 15.

While preparation is in full swing for the user trial of Agni-I missile, which is likely on November 8 (earlier scheduled for November 7), the rest three would be tested in a gap of one week each.

The 12-tonne Agni-I has a strike range of 700-900 km. The 15-metre-long missile is powered by both solid and liquid propellants, which imparts it a speed of 2.5 km per second. The missile was first test-fired on January 25, 2002.

The 2,000-km range Agni-II missile is designed to be launched from a rail-mobile launcher, but it is also available in road-mobile configuration.

The missile is 20 metre long, has a diameter of one metre and weighs 16 tonnes. It can carry a payload of around 1,000 kg and has appropriate onboard thrusters fitted on the second stage. The missile was cleared for production after its induction in 2004.

Agni-III, capable of carrying both conventional and nuclear warheads weighing up to 1.5 tonnes, is 17 metre tall and has a diameter of two meter.

It weighs around 50 tonnes. It is expected to be the mainstay of the country's nuclear deterrence programme when fully operational.

The 3,000-km range missile was inducted into the armed forces in June 2011 and the next test would be its second user trial.

Having a strike range of around 4,000 km, the two-stage solid propelled Agni-IV missile is 20 meter tall and weighs around 17 tonnes. Compared to the Pershing missile of the US in terms of technology, the indigenously built missile has many cutting-edge technologies, which could meet global standards.

Agni series of missiles are part of Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme of the country. While Agni-I, Agni-II and Agni-III have already been inducted into the armed forces, developmental trials of Agni-IV and 5,000-km range Agni-V are on track.

Coming, four Agni missile trials in a month's span - The New Indian Express

 

[acetophenol]

I am hoping to see some serious improvements in the TELs of our long range missiles,especially Agni V and Agni III. Even though,they are not required to have off road mobility,currently they seem to have very poor mobility,even when on road. Hopefully,once we have mastered canistering'em,the scene may change.

 

[sayareakd]

Tests are ok, instead of giving advance info just test it with 24 hours notice to pak. That way enemy and uncle wont be prempt our test or pressure us not to test it.

 

[kseeker]

Tests are ok, instead of giving advance info just test it with 24 hours notice to pak. That way enemy and uncle wont be prempt our test or pressure us not to test it.

Absolutely ! when will they learn that ? will that ever happen ?

 

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Tests are ok, instead of giving advance info just test it with 24 hours notice to pak. That way enemy and uncle wont be prempt our test or pressure us not to test it.

Even this is a bold move. I don't think we have done this ever before.
This move too is bound to generate some ranting and whining from some quarters.

We did the quick reaction/response test with prithvi missiles this year.( two launches in two days, by SFC without the knowledge of even DRDO, who were taken by surprise and then reporting to PM who took stock of preparedness )
Logically, in coming years we will do the same with agni series.

 

[debasree]

Is they r mirv capable

 

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Is they r mirv capable

No, not yet.

 

[Compersion]

brilliant move for the reason that it displays training and infrastructure capable of launching multiple missiles at near about intervals reminiscent to actual situation. also it provides for stress tests to see how the personnel and systems will respond to such information overload.

but the most pertinent takeaway i personally believe is that when you launch a missiles that are "timeworn" you replace them with NEW missiles. a bit like stock clearance. these missiles that are being tested are versions that can be updated with new improved platforms.

every-time i see a agni series (1-3) and also pritvhi series it makes me smiles knowing that such stock will be replaced with newer and more improved versions with the additional important benefit that SFC are being training and provided experience.

wonderful.

still await the day when multiple missiles are tested at the same time. would be great if three agni-5(s) are sent out to different targets at the same time.

 

[sayareakd]

^^^ what brilliant move, earlier also it happen when A5 was tested for the first time, then under pressure we didnt test these very missiles, now again same halla gulla for 4 tests.

Now it may so happen that history will repeat itself like what happen in last year and we will bend under pressure.

 

[Yusuf]

A4 weighs 17 Tons??

 

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A4 weighs 17 Tons??

The two-stage Agni-IV, which weighs 17 tonnes and is 20 metres long, carried an 800-kg payload of conventional explosives. However, it is designed to carry a 1,000-kg payload.

Agni-IV test-flight a 'stupendous success' - The Hindu

 

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Indigenously developed nuclear-capable Agni-I ballistic missile successfully test-fired

India today successfully test-fired its indigenously developed nuclear-capable Agni-I ballistic missile with a strike range of 700 km from a test range off Odisha coast as part of a user trial by the Army.

The surface-to-surface, single-stage missile, powered by solid propellants, was test-fired from a mobile launcher at 0933 hrs from launch pad-4 of the Integrated Test Range at Wheeler Island, about 100 km from here.

"The test-fire of the ballistic missile was fully successful," ITR Director M V K V Prasad said.

"Agni-I missile was launched by the Strategic Forces Command (SFC)," he said, adding the DRDO developed medium-range ballistic missile from the production lot was launched as part of regular training exercise by the armed forces.

The Agni-I missile has a specialised navigation system which ensures it reaches the target with a high degree of accuracy and precision, he said.

Weighing 12 tonnes, the 15-metre-long Agni-I, which can carry payloads up to 1000 kg, has already been inducted into the Indian Army.

Agni-I was developed by advanced systems laboratory, the premier missile development laboratory of the DRDO in collaboration with Defence Research Development Laboratory and Research Centre Imarat and integrated by Bharat Dynamics Limited, Hyderabad.

The last trial of the sophisticated Agni-I missile was successfully carried out on December 12, 2012 from the same base.

Indigenously developed nuclear-capable Agni-I ballistic missile successfully test-fired - India - DNA

 

[indiatester]

Any update on the Agni I test that was supposed to happen today?

 

[ladder]

Any update on the Agni I test that was supposed to happen today?

Pls. read the previous post. ( post no-12)

The test was successful.

 

[sayareakd]

Odisha: Agni-I successfully test-fired

PTI Balasore, November 08, 2013


India today successfully test-fired its indigenously developed nuclear-capable Agni-I ballistic missile with a strike range of 700 km from a test range off Odisha coast as part of a user trial by the Army.

The surface-to-surface, single-stage missile, powered by solid propellants, was test-fired from a mobile launcher at 0933 hrs from launch pad-4 of the Integrated Test Range at Wheeler Island, about 100 km from Balasore.

"The test-fire of the ballistic missile was fully successful," ITR Director M V K V Prasad said.

"Agni-I missile was launched by the Strategic Forces Command (SFC)," he said, adding the DRDO developed medium-range ballistic missile from the production lot was launched as part of regular training exercise by the armed forces.

The Agni-I missile has a specialised navigation system which ensures it reaches the target with a high degree of accuracy and precision, he said.

Weighing 12 tonnes, the 15-metre-long Agni-I, which can carry payloads up to 1000 kg, has already been inducted into the Indian Army. Agni-I was developed by advanced systems laboratory, the premier missile development laboratory of the DRDO in collaboration with Defence Research Development Laboratory and Research Centre Imarat and integrated by Bharat Dynamics Limited, Hyderabad.

The last trial of the sophisticated Agni-I missile was successfully carried out on December 12, 2012 from the same base.

Odisha: Agni-I successfully test-fired - Hindustan Times

 

[sayareakd]

Re: Odisha: Agni-I successfully test-fired

Weighing 12 tonnes, the 15-metre-long Agni-I, which can carry payloads up to 1000 kg, has already been inducted into the Indian Army. Agni-I was developed by advanced systems laboratory, the premier missile development laboratory of the DRDO in collaboration with Defence Research Development Laboratory and Research Centre Imarat and integrated by Bharat Dynamics Limited, Hyderabad.

The last trial of the sophisticated Agni-I missile was successfully carried out on December 12, 2012 from the same base.

Odisha: Agni-I successfully test-fired - Hindustan Times

1000 kg payload means TN for our friends. 10 of these are enough for our green friend. Rest Prithvi missiles will do the job. We already have 200-300 Prithvi for IA. Some 50+ for SFC. All of these of Green Special............

 

[indiatester]

Alright... its been 10 days since the last test. When is the next one scheduled?

 

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Second trial of Agni III next month

In a bid to make the 3000-km range nuclear capable ballistic missile Agni-III fully operational, Indian Army is readying for the second user associate trial of the weapon from a defence base off the Odisha coast next month.

Preparation is on at the Wheeler Island test facility from where the missile has been scheduled to be test-fired in a real time situation on December 18. This will be sixth test of the missile which defence sources said, was all set to go for bulk production after the trial. After four developmental trials in 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2010, this 'China Specific' missile was inducted in the Armed Forces in June 2011. While the maiden trial of the missile was a failure, on the rest three occasions, the missile performed as expected. Its first user trial on September 21 last year was also a copy book success.

While the Strategic Forces Command (SFC), a specially raised missile-handling unit of the Indian Army will carry out the test, DRDO will provide all logistic support to track and monitor the missile's flight path. The test will reconfirm the technical parameters set for the user associate launch and check the Army's readiness to use it.


Agni-III, capable of carrying both conventional and nuclear warheads weighing up to 1.5 tonnes, is 17 metres tall and weighs 48 tonnes.

A defence scientist said the missile had been successfully test-fired four times in last six years making it full proof proven missile. "The technologies incorporated in the missile system and software have also performed as expected. After a couple of more user associate trials, the missile will be made fully operational," he said.

After Agni-III trial, the DRDO has scheduled to conduct third trial of 4000-km range Agni-IV. Even as India adopts a clear-cut 'no-first-use' doctrine, it has an active credible nuclear deterrence and is well capable of its own defence with weapons like Agni series missiles, interceptors capable of destroying enemy missiles in both exo and endo atmospheric region, submarine and ship launched ballistic missiles besides a few short range and medium range surface-to-surface and air-to-air missiles.

Agni III is expected to be the mainstay of India's nuclear deterrence programme when fully operational by providing the country with strategic second-strike capability.

Second trial of Agni III next month - The New Indian Express

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I think AGNI-2 test has been shelved.

 

[arnabmit]

Can anyone confirm if Agni1 has been replaced by Shaurya? Or are both operational in tandem?

 

[Singh]

Can anyone confirm if Agni1 has been replaced by Shaurya? Or are both operational in tandem?

Educated Guess: Agni-1 is operational, it has been in testing and production stage for quite some time. It'll not be retired for many years to come.