PDV
PDV
Anti-Ballistic Missiles
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Basic Information
Name
PDV
Designation
PDV
Alternate Designation
PAD, Prithvi Air Defense, Prithvi Defense Vehicle
Equipment Type
Anti-Ballistic Missiles
Manufacturer
—
Date of Introduction
2025
Description
The Prithvi Defense Vehicle (PDV) is a high altitude (50-100 kilometers) missile interceptor developed by India DRDO and designed to neutralize incoming ballistic missiles. The PDV is the replacement for the failed PAD (Prithvi Air Defense) missile interceptor. The PDV along with the AAD low altitude interceptor have been designed by India as part of a two layer missile defense system that may enter service in the 2020s. The first missile test firing was carried out in February 2017.
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Anti-Ballistic Missiles
Status
Under Development
Also Known As
PAD, Prithvi Air Defense, Prithvi Defense Vehicle
Origin
India
Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
2025
First Flight
February 11, 2017
Total Production
?
Specifications (Deagel)
Dimensions — Length
7.5 meter
Performance — Target's Max Altitude
100 kilometer
Details
Country of Origin
India
Sources
deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a003403
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
7.5 m
Width
—
Height
—
Weight
—
Operators (1)
India
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