Agni V Missile

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India Tests >5,500-km Range Agni-V Ballistic Missile
The Agni-V ballistic missile, capable of delivering a 1.5-ton nuclear warhead out to over 5,500-km was tested today from India's Integrated Test Range (ITR) in the Bay of Bengal. The launch at 8.52AM today was the missile's second after its debut test in April last year. The missile's systems underwent a degree of fine-tuning after the first test, purported to give the weapon system a far greater degree of accuracy. Details of today's test, videos and photos shortly.

http://www.livefistdefence.com/2013/09/india-tests-5500-km-range-agni-v.html

 

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Wheeler Island readies for Agni-5 missile launch | Business Standard

The surface-to-surface missile, which can carry a nuclear warhead of more than one tonne, witnessed an 'auto launch' and detail results of the trial will be known after thorough analyses of all data retrieved from different radars and network systems, they said.

Agni-V missile successfully test launched from Wheeler Island off Odisha coast - The Times of India

 

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Updated: Sun, Sep 15 2013. 11 13 AM IST
Balasore, Orissa: India on Sunday conducted a second test flight of its indigenously developed nuclear-capable 'Agni-5' long-range ballistic missile, which has a strike range of more than 5,000 km, from the Wheeler Island off Orissa coast.
The three stage, solid propellant missile was test-fired from a mobile launcher from the launch complex-4 of the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at about 8:50 am, defence sources said.
The surface-to-surface missile, which can carry a nuclear warhead of more than one tonne, witnessed an 'auto launch' and detail results of the trial will be known after thorough analyses of all data retrieved from different radars and network systems, they said.
"The sleek missile, within a few seconds of its blast-off from the Island launch pad, roared majestically into a clear sunny sky leaving behind a trail of thin orange and white column of smoke and within seconds it pierced into sky," said an eye-witness to the launch.
Sunday's launch, conducted in the presence of defence scientists and experts, was the second developmental trial of the long range missile while the first test was conducted on 19 April 2012 which was a total success.
The indigenously developed missile 'Agni-5' is capable of striking a range of more than 5,000 km. It is about 17 metre long and 2 metre wide with launch weight of around 50 tonnes.
Unlike other missiles of indigenously built Agni series, the latest one 'Agni-5' is the most advanced version having some new technologies incorporated with it in terms of navigation and guidance, warhead and engine.
Many new technologies developed indigenously were successfully tested in the first 'Agni-5' trial. The redundant navigation systems, very high accuracy Ring Laser Gyro based Inertial Navigation System (RINS) and the most modern and accurate Micro Navigation System (MINS) had ensured the missile reach the target point within few metres of accuracy.
The high speed onboard computer and fault tolerant software along with robust and reliable bus guided the missile flawlessly, said a defence official.
In the Agni series, India at present has 'Agni-1' with 700 km range, 'Agni-2' with 2,000 km range, 'Agni-3' and 'Agni-4' with 2,500 km to more than 3,500 km range. After some more trials, 'Agni-5' will be inducted into the services, the sources said. PTI
Nuclear-capable 'Agni-5' successfully test-fired off Orissa coast - Livemint

 

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OK here is what HT is saying

India conducts second successful test-flight of Agni V missile

India has successfully conducted the second test-flight of Agni 5 – country's most potent nuclear capable inter-continental ballistic missile -- from Wheeler's Island, off Odisha coast.

India conducts second successful test-flight of Agni V missile - Hindustan Times

 

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0Q5zsSovvs

 

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No news on how far it actually went, yet. I will keep an eye on this thread. Apparently, the test went smoothly.

In a stunning success for the second time in 17 months, India's most formidable and advanced strategic missile, Agni-V was tested for its full range of 5,000 km on Sunday.

The full trajectory and performance of the missile until its splash down, including the explosion of the dummy warhead were tracked by radars along the East Coast and three ships--one at midrange and two positioned near the target point.

But here is a catch

After a few hiccups during the pre-launch count down and even after the auto-launch, the 17-metre tall missile rose majestically from a mobile launcher and zoomed into the sky.

Nuclear-capable 'Agni-V' tested for second time - The Hindu

 

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But here is a catch




Nuclear-capable 'Agni-V' tested for second time - The Hindu

Hmmm, so what were the reasons behind these 'hiccups?'

 

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India successfully launches Agni-V NUKE- Capable missile which can hit China and Europe - YouTube

 

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Good news ! Congrats to DRDO and all Indians Now waiting for Pakistan's failed missile test as a reply.

 

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IS this the concept of 'auto-launch'

Dead Hand (Russian: Система «Периметр», Systema "Perimetr", 15Э601),[1] known also as Perimeter,[2] is a Cold-War-era nuclear-control system used by the Soviet Union. General speculation from insiders alleges that the system remains in use in post-Soviet Russia. An example of fail-deadly deterrence, it can automatically trigger the launch of the Russian intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) if a nuclear strike is detected by seismic, light, radioactivity and overpressure sensors. By most accounts, it is normally switched off and is supposed to be activated during dangerous crises only; however, it is said to remain fully functional and able to serve its purpose whenever needed.[3]

Dead Hand (nuclear war) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

 

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Hmmm, so what were the reasons behind these 'hiccups?'

Don't know, details might emerge in a couple of days, if DRDO scientist share the same with journos. Otherwise have to wait for guest lectures by DRDO at any institution where it might emerge.

 

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in the link Video, where the DRDO chief in audio declare it as successful test (complete successful) it has achieved all the objective. They said it is mile stone for missile development in the country.

India successfully test-fires nuclear capable Agni-V missile - Video | The Times of India

 

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from DRDO website video of launch

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