Successful training launch of Prithvi-2 at Chandipur, Odisha

Tags: Defence Science and Technology

Prithvi-2 was successfully trained on 10 January 2023 from the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur off the Odisha coast.

An overview of the news

• Prithvi-II is an indigenously developed surface-to-surface short-range ballistic missile (SRBM) with a range of approximately 250-350 km. and it can carry one ton payload.

• The Prithvi-II class is a single-stage liquid-fueled missile with a payload of 500–1000 kg. has warhead mounting capability.

• The missile system is capable of hitting targets with a very high degree of accuracy.

• The state-of-the-art missile uses an advanced inertial guidance system with an efficient trajectory to hit its target.

• It was initially developed for the Indian Air Force as the primary user and was later inducted into the Indian Army as well.

• While the missile was first inducted into India's Strategic Forces Command in 2003, it was the first missile developed under the IGMDP.

Five missiles developed under IGMDP

• The 5 missiles (P-A-T-N-A) developed under this program are:

• Prithvi: Short-range surface-to-surface ballistic missile.

• Agni: Surface-to-surface medium-range ballistic missile i.e. Agni (1,2,3,4,5).

• Trishul: Short-range surface-to-air missile.

• Nag: Third generation anti-tank missile.

• Akash: Medium-range surface-to-air missile.