Agni v intercontinential bllistic missile

GROUP MEMBERSALOK DEBNATH(ROLL -09109016007)ANIMESH HAZRA(ROLL -09109016009)JYOTIRMAY PAUL(ROLL -09109016024)ABHINABA BASU(ROLL-09109016002)

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The satisfaction that accompanies that the successful completion of any task would be incomplete without the mention of people whose ceaseless cooperation made it possible, whose constant guidance and encouragement crown all efforts with success. We are grateful to our project guide Prof. XXXX XXXX for the guidance, inspiration and constructive suggestions that helped us in the preparation of this project.

INTRODUCTION AGNI-V is a solid fueled

inter-continental range ballistic missile in AGNI series, developed by India, named after one the five elements of the nature.

AGNI SERIESAGNI-I(SRBM)

a. Single stage

b. Range:700-1200km

AGNI-II(MRBM)

a. Two and half stage

b. Range:2000-2500km

AGNI-II Plus

a. Two stage

b. Range:2500-3500km

AGNI-III(IRBM)

a. Two stage

b. Range:3000-5000km

AGNI-V(ICBM)

a. Three stage

b. Range:5000-8000km

SPECIFICATION OF AGNI-VType Inter-continental ballistic missile

Used by Strategic Forces Command

Manufacturer Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO)

weight 50,000 kg

Height 17.5 m

Warhead Nuclear

Warhead weight 1500 kg

Engine 3 stage solid fuel

Diameter 2 m

Range 5500 km

Speed Mach 24

Launch platform 8 x 8 Tatra TEL and rail mobile launcher

Transport Road or rail Mobile

How much powerful is AGNI-V? The range of this missile is

greater than 5500 km typically designed for nuclear weapons delivery.

Once fired, it cannot be stopped. It travels faster than a bullet and can carry 1,000 kilograms of nuclear weapons.

It can destroy many cities of China, Pakistan, some countries of Europe & Asia also.

RANGE OF AGNI-VRange of AGNI-V is about 5000 km to 8000 km. It means with warhead is about 5000 km, but without warhead is 8000 km.

Reason behind the creation

of AGNI-V

AGNI-V is created to meet current threat perceptions and security concerns.

The threat comes from China & Pakistan (neighbours of India).

This AGNI-V strengthened India’s defense system.

AGNI-V is created for deterrence for peace and security. AGNI-V TEAM

1st

Launching of AGNI-V It was successfully test

fired on 19th April 2012 at 8:07 am from Wheeler Island off the Odisha coast.

The 1st stage takes it 35 km above, 2nd stage pushes it about 150 km, & 3rd stages takes it 300 km above. Missile finally reaches height of 600 km.

Worldwide reaction on

AGNI-V

Bibliography

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