Indian Missile News And Discussion

[Arun_S]

[quote name='Bharat_2009' date='17 February 2010 - 01:38 PM' timestamp='1266393610' post='104292']

1. I learned that from your comments and articles on BR and Indian defense research websites. (50% reduction in payload can almost double the range)



According to your range vs payload graph for Agni III with 2 stages



5000 km @ 1750 kg



8000 km @ 850 kg



14,500 km @ 400 kg



Agni III with 3 stages carries almost double the payload. From your Agni III article



8100 km @ 1500 kg

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The payload to range change is a strong function of mass fraction of the last stage. And there will be only point in that curve where for initial 50% reduction in payload mass, the range will double. It is not true for other initial payload (E.g. 2000 Kg, or 400 Kg).



CM OTOH do not show such marked increase in range when payload is reduced.