The Indian Ministry of Defense held a regular test of Agni-5 missile. Test launch took place at a special training ground, equipped Abdul Kalam on an island off the coast of the State of Odishi. This is the sixth testing promising intercontinental ballistic missile, transfers “Warspot” with reference to the portal indiatimes.com.
The Indian Defense Ministry said, that the tests were successful, but refused to disclose details of the start. stated, that the missile hit the target at maximum range stated in 5000 km.
According to the stated characteristics, Agni-length is about 5 17 m, weight - 50 t. The missile can carry a warhead weighing over 1 t. and accurately hit targets at a distance 5000 km. It is assumed, specifically stated that data are underestimated, but in reality Agni-5 overcomes distance to 8000 km and carries a warhead weighing about 1,5 tons.
Agni-5 with the stated range in defeat 5000 km. It is the most “long-range” Agni family of missiles. On the Indian Army are armed Agni-1 missile (the range of - 700 km), Agni-2 (2000 km), Agni-3 (2500 km) и Agni-4 (3500 km).
Currently in India is carried out to develop missiles Agni-6 with underwater launch and flight range of 8000-10000 km.
