Indian Missile News And Discussion

[Bharat_2009]

[quote name='Arun_S' date='29 January 2010 - 12:59 AM' timestamp='1264706478' post='103757']

Indian submarine launched Agni-3SL missile is expected to have similar capabelity as this French missile. This news of French test-firing their latest long range M15 missile from submarine is a milestone, in modern warfare.



Note that this type of small missile with long legs is only possible because its MIRV payload yield of ~150 kT weapon has small mass; I.e. proven lightweight Thermo Nuclear warhead.





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France test-fires submarine-launched missile[/url]

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Arun_S



From your previous posts, I understood that you have reservations about TN warhead credibility



Dr. Santhanam said FBF tests worked like a song !!



According to your figures for Agni III SLBM



5500 km @ 1400 kg



10,000 km @ 750 kg



18,000 km or above @ 350 kg



If we use FBF warheads instead of TN, are we looking at 350 kg FBF warhead which can yield 150 kilotons ?? Even if we use 550 kg FBF warhead, Agni III SLBM can go a long distance !!



If we use 350 kg FBF warhead (may be 150 kilotons yield)



5500 km @ 1400 kg (4 x warheads)(takes care of China and Pakistan)



10,000 km @ 750 kg ( 2 x warheads)(Takes care of Europe and Middle east)



15,000 km @ 350 kg to 500 kg ( 1 warhead)( takes care of the US)





Do you think Agni V SLBM would have better payload vs range configuration?



for instance



15,000 km @ 1000 kg ( 3 FBF warheads) (takes care of the US)