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The Agni missile (named after Agni , one of the 5 elements of nature) is an IRBM developed under the IGMDP by India . It 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. It consists of one (short range) or two Stages (intermediate range). It is rail and road mobile. It is powered by solid and/or liquid Propellant s. Agni III can hit strategic targets deep inside China with a strike range of 3,500-4,000 km. It is expected to be test-fired sometime between November 2005 to March 2006. It falls short of the range of ICBM s (intercontinental ballistic missiles) which have ranges over 5,000 km. Agni III is the third in the Agni series of Missile s. The Agni I has a range of 700-800 km while the Agni II as a range of 2,000–2,500 km. They are claimed to be a part of the "credible Deterrence " against Pakistan and China . The Agni II can only reach some parts of western China. Some parts of the missile have benefited from India's Space Program. Right now most of eastern China remains out of range from the Indian missiles. The Indian Missile Program has been a largely indigenous one with almost all of the equipment developed by Indian scientists. However it is delayed by some years as more variants of Agni are expected. SEE ALSO |
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