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List of Important Missiles of India
General Knowledge is a very important subject of every competitive examination. In this article, we would be sharing the List of Important Missiles of India that would help you in answering any question related to this topic. In military language, the definition of the missile is a weapon which is a guided self-propelled flying weapon usually propelled by rocket motor or fighter jet engine.
Missiles have four system components:
- Targeting or missile guidance
- Flight system
- Engine and
- Warhead.
Missiles come in different types as mentioned below:
- Surface-to-surface Missiles (ballistic, cruise, anti-ship, anti-tank, etc.)
- Air-to-surface missiles (ballistic, cruise, anti-ship, anti-tank, etc.)
- Surface-to-air missiles (anti-ballistic),
- Air-to-air missiles, and anti-satellite weapons missile.
List of Important Missiles of India:
| Indian Missile | Type of Missile | Range of the Missile |
|---|---|---|
| Brahmos | Supersonic Cruse Missile (Fastest cruise missile in the world) | 290 Km |
| Prahaar | Cruise Missile | 150 KM |
| Prithvi I | SRBM (Short Range Ballistic Missile) | 150 KM |
| Prithvi II | SRBM (Short Range Ballistic Missile) | 250 – 350 Km |
| Nirbhay | Cruise Missile | 1000 – 1500 Km |
| Agni I | MRBM (Medium Range Ballistic Missile) | 700 – 1250 Km |
| Agni II | IRBM (Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile) | 2000 – 3500 Km |
| Agni III | IRBM (Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile) | 3500 – 5000 Km |
| Agni IV | IRBM (Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile) | 4000 – 6000 Km |
| Agni V | ICBM (Intercontinental Ballistic Missile) | 5000 – 8000 Km |
BrahMos
- Manufacturer: BrahMos Aerospace Limited
- Origin: Russia & India
- Type: Super Sonic Cruise Missile
- Range: 300 Km
- Launch Platform: Ship, Submarine, Aircraft (under testing) and Land-based Mobile Launchers
Prahaar
- Manufacturer: DRDO
- Origin: India
- Type: Cruise Missile
- Range: 150Km
- Launch Platform: Transporter Erector Launcher
Prithvi I
- Manufacturer: DRDO, BDL (Bharat Dynamics Limited)
- Origin: India
- Type: SRBM (Short Range Ballistic Missile)
- Range: 150Km
- Launch Platform: Transporter Erector Launcher
Prithvi II
- Manufacturer: DRDO, BDL (Bharat Dynamics Limited)
- Origin: India
- Type: SRBM (Short Range Ballistic Missile)
- Range: 250 – 350 Km
- Launch Platform: Transporter Erector Launcher
Prithvi III
- Manufacturer: DRDO, BDL (Bharat Dynamics Limited)
- Origin: India
- Type: SRBM (Short Range Ballistic Missile)
- Range: 350 – 600 Km
- Launch Platform: Transporter Erector Launcher
Shaurya
- Manufacturer: DRDO
- Origin: India
- Type: MRBM (Medium Range Ballistic Missile)
- Range: 700 – 1900 Km
- Launch Platform: Transporter Erector Launcher or Underground Silo
Nirbhay
- Manufacturer: DRDO
- Origin: India
- Type: Cruise Missile
- Range: 1000 – 1500 Km
- Launch Platform: Vertical Launch System
Agni I
- Manufacturer: DRDO, BDL (Bharat Dynamics Limited)
- Origin: India
- Type: MRBM (Medium Range Ballistic Missile)
- Range: 700 – 1250 Km
- Launch Platform: Transporter Erector Launcher
Agni II
- Manufacturer: DRDO, BDL (Bharat Dynamics Limited)
- Origin: India
- Type: IRBM (Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile)
- Range: 2000 – 3500 Km
- Launch Platform: Transporter Erector Launcher
Agni III
- Manufacturer: DRDO, BDL (Bharat Dynamics Limited)
- Origin: India
- Type: IRBM (Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile)
- Range: 3500 – 5000 Km
- Launch Platform: Transporter Erector Launcher
Agni IV
- Manufacturer: DRDO, BDL (Bharat Dynamics Limited)
- Origin: India
- Type: IRBM (Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile)
- Range: 4000 – 6000 Km
- Launch Platform: Transporter Erector Launcher
Agni V
- Manufacturer: DRDO, BDL (Bharat Dynamics Limited)
- Origin: India
- Type: ICBM (Intercontinental Ballistic Missile)
- Range: 5000 – 8000 Km
- Launch Platform: Transporter Erector Launcher
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