Indian Missile News And Discussion

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[quote name='ramana' date='03 June 2011 - 10:44 AM' timestamp='1307126213' post='111782']

AK Anthony asks DRDO to complete Agni V as soon as possible.



Saraswat says test before end of 2011.



http://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science...073999.ece



Why do the DRDO missiles have incremental ranges ?



Looks like a lot of effort is spent in realizing marginal improvements in range. The payload is always said to be 1 tonne!



A-II:2500, A-III:3000 now A-V:5000 km ranges!

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This certainly is positive news. However, given the backlogs and slippages in the missile program, this should not be a solitary launch. What I'd like to see before the end of 2011 is:



1. A preliminary launch of A-5 (launching upto 90 Kms vertically),

2. A full fledged test upto the maximum stipulated range with dummy warheads,

3. The same as points 1. & 2. (above) for A-2 Prime (AT),

4. A user validation test for A-3.



This will give some confidence and inject some seriousness and credibility into the Indian missile program.