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Prithvi ( Sanskrit: pṛthvī "Earth") is a tactical surface-to-surface short-range ballistic missile (SRBM) developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) of India under the Integrated Guided Missile Development Program (IGMDP). It is deployed by India's Strategic Forces Command .
The Prithvi missile (from Sanskrit पृथ्वी pṛthvī "Earth") is a family of tactical surface-to-surface short-range ballistic missiles (SRBM) and is India's first indigenously developed ballistic missile. Development of the Prithvi began in 1983, and it was first test-fired on 25 February 1988 from Sriharikota, SHAR Centre ...
Jun 16, 2022 · Prithvi-II is an indigenously developed Surface-to-Surface Missile Short-Range Ballistic Missile (SRBM), which has a range of around 250 km-350km and can carry a one tonne payload. Prithvi II class is a single-stage liquid-fueled missile that has warhead mounting capability of 500 kg-1000kg.
Jan 31, 2024 · Prithvi Missiles: The Prithvi series includes short-range surface-to-surface ballistic missiles. Prithvi-I (150km) and Prithvi-II (350 km) for battlefield roles and hitting strategic targets close to the border. Prithvi-III naval variant (350 km) to boost coastal and seaborne deterrence from warships.
Apr 23, 2024 · The Prithvi-I is an Indian short-range ballistic missile with a range of 150 km. It is the first in a lineage of indigenous land and sea-based missiles which includes the Prithvi-II, the ship-launched Dhanush, and the Prithvi Air Defense interceptor. The Indian Army has withdrawn the Prithvi-I from service and replaced it with the Prahaar missile.
The Prithvi Air Defence (PAD), also known as Pradyumna Ballistic Missile Interceptor is an anti-ballistic missile developed to intercept incoming ballistic missiles outside the atmosphere (exo-atmospheric).
Jan 11, 2023 · The missile, which is powered by light propulsion twin engines, has a range of around 350 km and can carry 500-1,000 kg of warheads. It uses an advanced inertial navigation system to strike the set target. The Prithvi-II was earlier successfully test-fired during night hours in 2018 and in 2019.
Jan 10, 2023 · A well-established system, Prithvi-II missile, has been an integral part of India’s nuclear deterrence. The missile struck its target with high accuracy. The user training launch successfully validated all operational and technical parameters of the missile.
India test-fires Prithvi-II missile. • India successfully test-fired an indigenously developed nuclear capable Prithvi-II missile as part of a user training trial from a test range off the Odisha coast. • A successful training launch of Short-Range Ballistic Missile Prithvi-II was carried out from the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur, Odisha.
Dec 4, 2019 · On December 4, India successfully conducted a night test of the Prithvi-II short-range ballistic missile. Launched from India’s Integrated Test Range (ITR) in the Bay of Bengal, the missile successfully met all test objectives in its routine trial.
