Agni-V

Agni-V (Fire) is a land based nuclear capable intercontinental ballistic missile ICBM developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) of India. The missile has a range of more than 7,000 kilometers. Chinese researchers allege that the missile has the range of 8,000 kilometers. It is a three-stage, road-mobile, canisterised, solid-fueled intercontinental ballistic missile.

Further information: Agni (missile)

Agni-V
Agni-V test fired from canister on 10 December 2018
TypeICBM
Place of originIndia
Service history
In serviceActive
Used byStrategic Forces Command
Production history
DesignerDefence Research and Development Organisation
ManufacturerBharat Dynamics Limited
Unit cost₹50 crore (US$6 million)
Specifications
Mass50000–56000 kg
Length17.5 m
Diameter2 metres (6 ft 7 in)
WarheadStrategic nuclear weapon with 10-12 MIRV
Warhead weight2,500–3,000 kilograms (5,500–6,600 lb)
EngineThree-stage solid rocket
PropellantSolid fuel
Operational
range
  • 7,000–8,000 kilometres (4,300–5,000 mi)
Maximum speed Terminal phase: Mach 25 (30,600 km/h; 19,000 mph; 8.51 km/s)
Guidance
system
Ring laser gyroscope inertial navigation system. Optionally augmented by GPS/NavIC satellite guidance.
Accuracy<10 m  CEP
Launch
platform
8 × 8 Tatra TEL and rail mobile launcher (canisterised missile package) 
TransportRoad
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