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  1. pmaitra

    India had ICBM since 1992

    @warrior monk, I was implying that we have not tested a missile that will hit a target more than 3500 miles from the point of launch. Therefore, we have not demonstrated ICBM capability. That is why I used the term "theoretical."
  2. pmaitra

    India had ICBM since 1992

    Another thing is, liquid fueled rockets are not suitable for military use. It takes a long time to get the rocket ready. PRC did build one (DF-5), but that was due to the fact their relationship with the US was severely strained, and they had to build one. Later on, they moved on to solid fuel.
  3. pmaitra

    India had ICBM since 1992

    For the record, India has no demonstrated capability of ICBM. The longest test that India performed still falls short of the ICBM mark. Everything is theoretical. India should go for ICBM tests now. However, 1974 was probably not the time to test ICBMs. India had just gotten off the 1972 War...
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