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Agni III

Agni III

Intermediate Range Ballistic Missiles
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Basic Information
Name
Agni III
Designation
Agni III
Alternate Designation
Agni-3, Agni-V (solid propellant variant to be tested in 2011)
Equipment Type
Intermediate Range Ballistic Missiles
Manufacturer
Bharat Dynamics Limited
Date of Introduction
2008
Description

The Agni-III, also referred to as Agni-V?, has been reported as a solid propellant, two-stage ballistic missile with increased range over Agni-II to hit targets deep in China's territory or virtually anywhere in China. The Agni-III has a maximum range of about 3,500 to 5,000 kilometers carrying a 1,500 kg payload. Besides, it could be fitted with a nuclear warhead. India test-fired the first Agni-3 on July 9, 2006, which was reported from suffering several problems. The second test firing was carried out on April 12, 2007, and was completed successfully. The Agni-III is by far heavier than its predecessors: 48 tons versus Agni-I/II 7-8 tons. Its payload has also been increased by 500 kg and the missile's body has been shortened to 16 meters, compared to 18 meters Agni-1/2. In addition to the range increase and heavier body, Agni-3 features a rail mobile launcher and a high accuracy computer-based guidance system.

Air & Air Defense Specifications
Range 3500.0 km
Overview (Deagel)
Group Intermediate Range Ballistic Missiles
Status Active
Also Known As Agni-3, Agni-V (solid propellant variant to be tested in 2011)
Origin India
Contractor Bharat Dynamics Limited
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) 2008
First Flight July 9, 2006
Total Production ?
Specifications (Deagel)
Number of Stages 2
Number of Warheads 1
Dimensions — Length 16 meter
Mass — Warhead 1,500 kilogram
Mass — Weight 48 ton
Performance — Max Range 3,500 kilometer
Variants
Variant 1 Agni I
Variant 2 Agni II
Variant 3 Agni III
Variant 4 Agni IV
Variant 5 Agni V
Variant 6 Agni Prime
Variant 7 Agni VI
Details
Country of Origin India
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
16 m
Width
Height
Weight
Operators (1)
India
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