India today successfully test fired K-15 (earlier called as Sagarika) nuclear capable ballistic missile, from a submerged pontoon off the eastern coast. With this test firing India is preparing to join select group of countries having this expertise. The countries already having this expertise are: U.S, Russia, France,U.K. and China.
The K-15 missile is developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). The missile is powered by solid propellants and is reported to be having a range of more than 700 km, 6.5 metres long and weighs about seven tonnes. The missile can carry a pay load of 600 kg warhead and is designed in both conventional and nuclear versions.
The missile is expected to be integrated as the main armament of the indigenously made nuclear submarine which is likely to enter sea trials next year.
Bravo Zulu to DRDO.
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I didn’t know about this, missed it in the news. Or perhaps it will come out tomorrow!
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The details about the missile, range, payloads is not correct get the correct info first, don’t misguide people.
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