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HIGHLIGHTS

Pralay vs. LORA

• LORA (Long Range Artillery) Missile:
  • Developed by: Israel Aerospace Industries.
  • Range: 400 kilometers.
  • CEP: 10 meters (GPS and TV guidance).
• Pralay Missile:
  • Type: Surface-to-surface SRBM (Short-Range Ballistic Missile).
  • Range: 150-500 km.
  • Guidance: Inertial, with terminal guidance via DSMAC (Digital Scene-Matching Area Correlation).
  • Features: Radio frequency seeker, Fused Silica Radar Dome (RADOME).

Comparison with Iskander-M

• Analogous Characteristics:
  • Similar Range and Trajectory: Pralay and Russia’s Iskander-M share comparable ranges and quasi-ballistic trajectories.
  • Accuracy: Both have around 10 m CEP.
  • Guidance Systems: Iskander-M uses optical or radio frequency DSMAC guidance.
• Terminal Maneuvering:
  • Pralay features a jet vane system for evasive maneuvers.
  • Potential to release decoys, similar to Iskander-M.
• Quasi-Ballistic Trajectory:
  • Difficult to intercept due to unpredictable flight path after launch.
  • High speed and maneuverability contribute to its effectiveness.

Missile Specifications

• Pralay:
  • Propellant: Solid propellant rocket motor.
  • Weight: 5 tons (3 tons propellant).
  • Warheads: PF (Pre-fragmented), Monolithic PCB (Penetration cum Blast), Submunition PCB.
  • Radar Signature: Reduced by small fins.