Agni & Prithvi Ballistic Missiles : News & Discussions

jetray said:
so what do we do with those old missiles ? it will be a travesty to decommission & dismantle them after spending so much money.
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there are process of product life cycle support, refurbishment and life extension for vintage missiles. BDL & some others do that.
Speaking of BDL, they recently signed mou with PTC for making missile, uav engines etc. I am sure PTC also have expertise in semi cryo engines too, and diversified into rocket engines for space sector. They already have strong background in such fields.

I. Design, Develop & Manufacture Aero Engines for Missiles, UAVs, Loitering Munitions or any such other fields where small Turbo Engines would be required other than Fighter Aircraft.
II. Formation of an SPV as partners with other Government / Semi-Government or Private entities as agreed to for the creation of Defence Testing infrastructure in the field of Mechanical & Materials under the Ministry of Defence DTIS Scheme implemented by UPEIDA.
 
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marich01 said:
Neutron sir deleted it, but posted about A5 MKII version document before, that may have existed for some time. Who knows could be that too.
Imagine! ;)
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Does that mean that we don't need Surya and Agni-6 now? As with Agni-5 we can now hit any part of the world that too with MIRV!
 
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Rajput Lion said:
Does that mean that we don't need Surya and Agni-6 now? As with Agni-5 we can now hit any part of the world that too with MIRV!
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Nah we are only speculating about stuff that may or may not have such capabilities. In reality they have certain specs that differ between each series, and addition of new tech, materials also take priority, aka mk1/2 etc perhaps.
Even at very safe calculation current ability is easy 8k km, if we're to make ICBM that goes 10k or more distance, MIRV is absolute mandatory. Makes no sense to use 1 single large payload into 1 target that far out in case of use.

Saw this nice little info-graphic today

https://twitter.com/x/status/1604472364653232131
 
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Apart from MSS, naval and electronics cluster rest all drdo laboratories should be dissolved as their performance has been pathetic since their inception with no signs of improvement.
 
suryakiran said:
Depends on fuel also?
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Propellant is important yes, they have specific duration burn time measure ig. The selected trajectory also plays big part. Missiles of this long range usually have exothermic trajectory, maybe high endothermic I am not sure, otherwise it would not reach the target at minimal CEP that is intended for. That should determine for what range it is supposed to go.
 
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suryakiran said:
Depends on fuel also?
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Yes fuel load plus fuel quality. A-5 is thicker than Minuteman III so I think it carries more propellant even though MM3 is slighlty(around 2 feet longer).

As for propellant quality? Don't think our propellant quality is second to anybody.

So, the range of Agni-5Mk2, which was apparently tested currently, should easily match Minuteman III's range. That's a given.

Beyond 7000 could be even beyond 10,000.

As per this chart even our Agni-3 with 400 kgs payload can reach targets above 10,000 kms. Agni-5 with a light payload should be much more, IMO.

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Source: http://www.indiandefencereview.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Range_vs_payload-300x235.jpg
 
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Between post number #426 and the below video is the combined time for which it stayed in view, do you guys notice two different sudden glow bursts, one caught in the previous post video I am guessing the 2nd stage ignition. Then another small burst which is caught in the below video, and this one may be stage separation? This below video also has the very similar right after launch & reaching the desired altitude, notice the red-ish glow at the very beginning, very similar to the video at post number #426

https://twitter.com/x/status/1603577099947835393

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lcafanboy said:
https://twitter.com/x/status/1609933622395666432
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No if and but, size comparison with 12k range ICBMs like Minuteman III itself makes it clear what's the real range of original Agni-5. DRDO claimed 5400kms, Chinese claimed 8000kms.

Now A-5MK2's range is claimed as beyond 7000kms. The real range is well above 10k kilometers and even 12k+ with a lighter payload. Keep everyone guessing. Really nice move, lol😃
 
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DRDO actually always maintained their 5500km+ stand clear on many occasions because they do not have to face international reaction themselves. Govt on other hand has to fend that pressure, hence official hint/testing always kept just under 5400km so in terms of dispute we can defend our standpoint. Notams are kept below 5500km range intentionally. Per DRDO A5 is alwaysICBM class.
Would be grand if agni 5 is kept as baseline icbm for official purpose while A5 mk2 is mirv capable enhanced version.
Funny thing is that asat kids book casually mentioned K4 K5 when officially they do not talk about those much yet even if its almost public knowledge now.

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