Agni-I

Agni-I (Agni "Fire") is a short-range ballistic missile that was developed by DRDO of India in the Integrated Guided Missile Development Program. It is a single-stage missile that was developed after the Kargil War to fill the gap between the 250 km (160-mile) range of the Prithvi-II missile and the 2,500 km (1,600-mile) range of the Agni-II. It was first launched from a road mobile launcher at Integrated Test Range (ITR), Wheeler Island, on 25 January 2002. Less than 75 launchers are deployed.

Agni-I
Agni-I during a test flight on 13 July 2012
TypeShort Range Ballistic Missile
Place of originIndia
Service history
In service1979—present
Used byStrategic Forces Command
Production history
DesignerDefence Research and Development Organisation
ManufacturerBharat Dynamics Limited
Unit cost25 crore (US$3.1 million) to 35 crore (US$4.4 million)
No. built70 (2017 est.)
Specifications
Mass12,000 kg
Length15 m
Diameter1.0 m
WarheadConventional high explosive-unitary, penetration, cluster munition, incendiary, thermobaric, strategic nuclear weapon
Warhead weight1,000 kg (2,200 lb) - 2,500 kg (5,500 lb)

EngineSingle stage composite rocket motor
PropellantSolid fuel
Operational
range
700–1,200 km
Flight ceiling370 km
Maximum speed 2.5 km/s (9000 km/h)
Guidance
system
Mid-course: Ring laser gyro inertial navigation system. Optionally augmented by GPS/NavIC satellite guidance
Terminal: Radar scene correlation
Accuracy25 m CEP
Launch
platform
8 x 8 Tatra transporter erector launcher/rail mobile
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