K-4 (missile)
K-4 is a nuclear capable intermediate-range submarine-launched ballistic missile developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation of India to arm the Arihant-class submarines. The missile has a maximum range of about 4000 km.
| K-4 | |
|---|---|
K-4 SLBM launch | |
| Type | Intermediate-range SLBM |
| Place of origin | India |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2020s |
| Used by | Indian Navy |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Defence Research and Development Organisation |
| Manufacturer | Bharat Dynamics Limited |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 17 t (19 short tons) |
| Length | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Diameter | 1.3 m (4.3 ft) |
| Warhead | Strategic nuclear weapon |
| Warhead weight | 2,500 kg (5,500 lb) |
| Engine | Two stage solid rocket motor |
| Propellant | Solid rocket propellant |
Operational range | 4,000 km (2,500 mi) |
Guidance system | Mid-course: Inertial navigation system with GPS/NavIC satellite guidance, Terminal: Terrain contour matching |
Launch platform | Arihant class submarines |
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