NEWS

DRDO successfully tests nuclear-capable Agni Prime missile from APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha

DETAILS

• New generation advanced variant of the Agni class of missiles.
• Surface-to-surface ballistic missile.
• Made fully of a composite material.
• Canisterised missile – Easy to handlr
• Range – 1,000-2,000 kilometres.
• Payload – 1,000 kg / nuclear warhead.
• Double stage missile
• Lighter and much sleeker than its predecessor Agni-1.
• Weighs 50% less than Agni 3
• New guidance and a new generation of propulsion.
• Can be launched from rail and road
• Stored for a longer period
• Transported all across the country as per operational requirements.