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Agni IV

Agni IV

Intermediate Range Ballistic Missiles
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Basic Information
Name
Agni IV
Designation
Agni IV
Alternate Designation
Agni-4
Equipment Type
Intermediate Range Ballistic Missiles
Manufacturer
Bharat Dynamics Limited
Date of Introduction
2016
Description

The Agni IV or Agni-4 is a two-stage, solid propellant, road mobile long-range ballistic missile system developed by India to provide a high level of accuracy against strategic targets. The Agni-4 is an advanced missile featuring a re-entry heat shield, a new composite rocket motor provided by India's DRDO and a lighter design compared to previous Agni missiles. Besides, the missile is fitted with modern and compact avionics with redundancy to provide a higher level or reliability. DRDO also developed a very high accuracy Ring Laser Gyro based Inertial Navigation System (RINS), Micro Navigation System (MINGS), digital controller system, high speed reliable communication bus and very powerful onboard computer system for the Agni-4 ballistic missile system. It has the capability to carry multiple strategic nuclear warheads (MIRV). India first test fired successfully the Agni-4 ballistic missile from Wheelers' Island off the coast of Odisha on November 15, 2011. The Indian Armed Force plan to procure the Agni-4 in significant numbers.

Air & Air Defense Specifications
Range 4000.0 km
Overview (Deagel)
Group Intermediate Range Ballistic Missiles
Status Active
Also Known As Agni-4
Origin India
Contractor Bharat Dynamics Limited
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) December 26, 2016
First Flight November 15, 2011
Total Production ?
Specifications (Deagel)
Number of Stages 2
Dimensions — Length 20 meter
Performance — Ceiling 900 kilometer
Performance — Max Range 4,000 kilometer
Time — Flight Time 20 minute
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
20 m
Width
Height
Weight
Operators (1)
India
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