Categories: Technology

Prithvi-II: India Successfully Test Fires Missile From Chandipur

India test-fired Prithvi-II missile successfully on Wednesday. The short-range surface-to-surface missile is indigenously developed nuclear capable. Prithvi-II missile was tested from a test range at Chandipur in Odisha.

image source: daytodaygk.com

This test clearly registers India’s operational eagerness to meet any eventuality. Prithvi-II, it is the first missile to be developed by DRDO under India’s prestigious IGMDP (Integrated Guided Missile Development Program), it was drafted  into India’s armed forces in 2003 and now it is a proven technology.

The missile is 8.56 metre in length and has a twin-engine. It is 1.1 metre in width and weighs 4,600 kg. It is specially designed for battlefield as it has a flight duration of 483 seconds and altitude of 43.5km. The missile can take down enemy missile successfully. Prithvi is the first indigenously built ballistic missile made in India.

The missile has been designed in such way that it will operate in both liquid and solid fuels. Prithvi-II can carry conventional as well as nuclear payloads.

On February 16, 2016, the last user trial of Prithvi-II was conducted successfully which was preceded by a trial on November 14, 2014.

18 May 2016
Avni S. Singh

Facebook Comments
Avni S. Singh

Share
Published by
Avni S. Singh

Recent Posts

When Just A Name is Enough: RATAN TATA

RATAN NAVAL TATA, a name that evokes humanity, empathy, kindness, genuineness, simplicity, intelligence, and integrity…

3 weeks ago

A Step-by-Step Guide: How To Fill Income Tax Returns Online in India

Filing income tax returns is an essential part of every individual's financial planning. In India,…

2 months ago

Jay-Z Net Worth Unveiled: The Story Behind the Iconic Rapper’s Fortune

He's a rap icon, a music mogul, and a successful entrepreneur – he's Jay-Z. With…

2 months ago

How To Clean Carpet at Home : Step by Step Guide

Carpеts arе an еssеntial part of many homеs. Thеy add warmth and cosinеss to a…

2 months ago

How to Fix a Leaky Faucet : Step by Step

A lеaky faucеt can bе frustrating, wastеful, and еxpеnsivе ovеr timе. Fortunatеly, fix a leaky…

2 months ago

Jim C. Walton Net Worth: Exploring the Wealth of the Walmart Heir

Jim C. Walton, the youngest son of Walmart founder Sam Walton, is one of the…

2 months ago