Indian Missile News And Discussion

[Arun_S]

In space program as well ballistic missiles program, the motors, electro-mechnical part, electronics etc are made in batch; typical 5-10 units in a batch. For new missiles the static test usually expends half dozon or so, and for flight test typically has 4-5 units.



In case of Agni-V, the first two stage are common to Agni-3, and A3 has been delivered to forces (albeit temporary stopgap force of A3) thus is in line production with many units in WIP and production spare. So it can be safely assumed that few of A5 are already on bench for testing and couple for initial operational certification. The cost of motor spares as well as other parts, is relatively quite affordable (cost effective).



So surely there are many A3 in hand for use, while few A5 can be test launched and couple to spare for interim requirement.