Shaurya (missile)
Shaurya (IAST: shāurya, meaning 'Bravery') is a canister-launched hypersonic surface-to-surface tactical missile developed by the Indian Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) for use by the Indian Armed Forces. It has a range of 700 to 1,900 km (430 to 1,180 mi) and is capable of carrying a payload of 200 to 1,000 kg (440 to 2,200 lb) conventional or nuclear warhead. It provides the potential to strike at very-long-range against any adversary.
| Shaurya | |
|---|---|
Shaurya Missile first test launch | |
| Type | Hypersonic surface-to-surface MRBM |
| Place of origin | India |
| Service history | |
| Used by | Strategic Forces Command |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Research Centre Imarat (DRDO) |
| Manufacturer | Bharat Dynamics Limited |
| Produced | 2011–present |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 6.2 t (6.8 short tons) |
| Length | 10 m (33 ft) |
| Diameter | 0.74 m (2.4 ft) |
| Warhead | Conventional and strategic nuclear weapon |
| Warhead weight | 200–1,000 kilograms (440–2,200 lb) |
| Engine | Two-stage solid rocket motor |
| Propellant | Solid fuel |
Operational range | 700 to 1,900 km (430 to 1,180 mi) |
| Flight altitude | 50 km (31 mi) |
| Maximum speed | Mach 7.5 (9,190 km/h; 5,710 mph; 2.55 km/s) |
Guidance system | Ring laser gyro inertial navigation system and accelerometer |
| Accuracy | 20 m to 30 m CEP |
Launch platform | Canisterised transporter erector launcher or underground silo |
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