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India successfully test-fired Nuclear-capable Agni-II missile from Orissa coast
Posted by Newsteam on May 17, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Report by Sibananda Dash; Balasore: The Strategic Forces Command today successfully launched the AGNI A2 missile. The launch was carried out from Wheeler Island off the coast of Orissa. The vehicle lifted off at 0918 hrs and was tracked by various downrange stations. All mission objectives have been met. With this launch the Strategic Forces have carried out launch of all three versions of Agni within three months demonstrating their capability.
Dr VK Saraswat, Scientific Adviser to Defence Minister & Secretary, DRDO and Dr Avinash Chander Programme Director, AGNI were present in the Wheeler Island during the mission.
The Defence Minister Shri AK Antony spoke to Dr. Saraswat over phone and congratulated him for the successful launch of Agni – 2. Shri Antony conveyed his appreciation for the contribution of the DRDO Scientists to make the endeavour a success.
It should be ntoed that Agni-I was first tested at the Interim Test Range in Chandipur in 1989, and is capable of carrying a conventional payload of 1000 kg (2,200 lb) or a nuclear warhead. Agni missiles consist of one (short range) or two stages (intermediate range). These are rail and road mobile and powered by solid propellants.
The Agni I has a range of 700-800 km while the Agni-II has a range of 2,000–2,500 km. They are claimed to be a part of the “credible deterrence” against China and Pakistan. The Agni-II can only reach most parts of western, central and southern China. With the successful test of Agni-III which has a range of 3500 km, it falls within the reach of most major Chinese cities, including Beijing and Shanghai.
Agni-III is the third in the Agni series of missiles. Agni-III was tested on July 9, 2006 from Wheeler island off the coast of the eastern state of Orissa. After the launch, it was reported that the second stage of the rocket had failed to separate and the missile had fallen well short of its target. Agni-III was again tested on April 12, 2007, this time successfully, from the Wheeler Island off the coast of Orissa.On May 7, 2008 India again successfully test fired this missile. This was the third consecutive test; it validated the missile’s operational readiness while extending the reach of India’s nuclear deterrent to most high-value targets of the nation’s most likely adversaries.
Report by Sibananda Dash; Balasore: The Strategic Forces Command today successfully launched the AGNI A2 missile. The launch was carried out from Wheeler Island off the coast of Orissa. The vehicle lifted off at 0918 hrs and was tracked by various downrange stations. All mission objectives have been met. With this launch the Strategic Forces have carried out launch of all three versions of Agni within three months demonstrating their capability.
Dr VK Saraswat, Scientific Adviser to Defence Minister & Secretary, DRDO and Dr Avinash Chander Programme Director, AGNI were present in the Wheeler Island during the mission.
The Defence Minister Shri AK Antony spoke to Dr. Saraswat over phone and congratulated him for the successful launch of Agni – 2. Shri Antony conveyed his appreciation for the contribution of the DRDO Scientists to make the endeavour a success.
It should be ntoed that Agni-I was first tested at the Interim Test Range in Chandipur in 1989, and is capable of carrying a conventional payload of 1000 kg (2,200 lb) or a nuclear warhead. Agni missiles consist of one (short range) or two stages (intermediate range). These are rail and road mobile and powered by solid propellants.
The Agni I has a range of 700-800 km while the Agni-II has a range of 2,000–2,500 km. They are claimed to be a part of the “credible deterrence” against China and Pakistan. The Agni-II can only reach most parts of western, central and southern China. With the successful test of Agni-III which has a range of 3500 km, it falls within the reach of most major Chinese cities, including Beijing and Shanghai.
Agni-III is the third in the Agni series of missiles. Agni-III was tested on July 9, 2006 from Wheeler island off the coast of the eastern state of Orissa. After the launch, it was reported that the second stage of the rocket had failed to separate and the missile had fallen well short of its target. Agni-III was again tested on April 12, 2007, this time successfully, from the Wheeler Island off the coast of Orissa.On May 7, 2008 India again successfully test fired this missile. This was the third consecutive test; it validated the missile’s operational readiness while extending the reach of India’s nuclear deterrent to most high-value targets of the nation’s most likely adversaries.
