- The training launch of the ITBM Agni-3 was conducted by the Strategic Forces Command (SFC).
- The Ministry of Defence said that the training launch of IRBM Agni-3 was carried out for a predetermined range and authenticated all operational parameters of the system.
- During the test, the flight trajectory was tracked by radars, electro-optic instruments, telemetry observation stations, and naval ships deployed at the sea.
- Agni-3 is a 16-meter-long ballistic missile that weighs more than 48 tons, with a range of over 3000 km, and is capable of carrying a payload of over 1.5 tons.
- It has been developed by the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO).
- DRDO comes under the Ministry of Defence and was established in 1958 with its headquarters in New Delhi. The current Chairperson of the organization is Dr. Samir V Kamat.
Question:
Q.1 What is the maximum range of the nuclear-capable Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile (IRBM) Agni-3?a. 1000 km
b. 2000 km
c. 3000 km
d. 4000 km
