DRDO has successfully examined the Agni Prime missile by train in Odisha.
The Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) has successfully tested the Agni Prime missile. The special thing is that the missile of this intermediate range has been fired with a rail based launcher. The missile was tested in Chandipur, Odisha. With this, India has joined those countries who have the power to fract the missile while walking on the rail network.
Agni Prime is a special missile. It is the most modern missile of fire series and has the power to target up to 2 thousand kilometers. The railway based launcher from which it has been fired is also special. Know how it works.
How does a rail -based launcher work?
Till now the missile was launched from a fixed place, but now it can be fired by rail. Understand in easy language, it is a platform to launch the missile, which is fitted in the rail vegan. Anytime, to attack the country from anywhere, it is the specialty of this launcher. There is no need for any special preparation for this. This special design system can be used without preparation on rail network.
The special thing is that this train can launch the missile as soon as it stops. Be it mist or night, it also works in low visibility. This launcher has its own communication and protection system. It launches the missile with speed.
India has carried out the successful launch of intermediate range agni-prime missile from a railway based mobile launcher system. This next generation missile is designed to cover a range up to 2000 km and is equipped with various advanced features.
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How will it become a game changer?
Rail -based launcher can dodge enemies as now the dependence of the missile location is over. Therefore, it will be difficult for the enemy to find out from where the missile can be fired.This launch system is equipped with canisterized missile setup, advanced communication system and rapid deployment capability. Such a system is with selected countries of the world.
Rail based launcher Be it mist or night, it also works in low visibility.
The Indian Army can now stain Agni Prime missile from rural areas or remote areas without road, just the railway line access is necessary. Statistics till March last year show that India is the fourth largest railway network in the world, with a 70,000 km long track. This quality will work to increase the strength of the army.
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How powerful Agni Prime missile?
Agni Prime, which targets 2 thousand kilometers, is equipped with many features. Its Hitech navigation system is capable of accurately destroying the enemy’s bases. It is specially designed for Strategic Forces Command (SFC). Its high -tech navigation, guidance and propulsion systems make it advanced. Not only this, it is designed according to the needs of the army.
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