Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully flight tested indigenously developed surface-to-surface short-range tactical ballistic missile
'Prahaar'.
a. Agni
b. Jwala
c. Prahaard. Prithvi
- It was launched from a mobile launcher from Launch Complex-III, Integrated Test Range (ITR), Balasore off Odisha Coast.
About Prahaar Missile:
- It is a solid-fuelled surface-to-surface short-range tactical ballistic missile.
- It has been indigenously developed by DRDO.
- It has a length of 7.3 meter, diameter of 420 mm and weighs 1,280 kg.
- It has an operational range of 150 km and flight altitude of 35 km.
- It is a quick-reaction, all-weather, all-terrain, highly accurate battlefield support tactical missile with advance manoeuvring capability.
- It is capable of carrying multiple types of warheads weighing around 200 kg and neutralizing a wide variety of targets.
- It is fitted with an inertial navigation system.
- It is also equipped with state-of-the-art navigation, guidance and electromechanical actuation systems with an advanced on board computer.
- It can be launched from a road mobile system, which can carry six missiles at a time.
- It can also be fired in salvo mode in all directions from a launcher.
Significance of Prahaar Missile:
- Prahaar missile fills the vital gap between Multi Barrel Rocket systems such as 'Pinaka' and Medium Range Ballistic Missiles such as 'Prithvi'.
- It also fills the short-range tactical battlefield missile role as required by Indian Army to take out strategic and tactical targets.
- It is comparable to MGM-140 Army Tactical Missile System of United States.
Question:
Q. What is the name of the indigenously developed surface-to-surface short-range tactical ballistic missile that Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully flight tested?a. Agni
b. Jwala
c. Prahaard. Prithvi
