What are the features of Prithvi 2 missile tested by India? Its range, speed, accuracy..., know all details
New Delhi: India has successfully tested 2 short-range ballistic missiles, Prithvi-2 and Agni-1 from the Integrated Test Range located off the coast of Odisha. Prithvi-II is India's indigenous surface-to-surface short-range ballistic missile. It has been developed by Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO). It is part of the Prithvi missile series and it is operated by the Strategic Forces Command of the Indian Army.
The range of Prithvi-2 missile is 250-350 kilometers. With a payload of 500-1000 kg, this missile is capable of carrying nuclear and other weapons. Its accuracy of 10-15-meter Circular Error Probable (CEP) and night launch capability make it important in the defense sector. Its first test was conducted in 1996. What is Prithvi-II missile?
Prithvi-II is a short-range ballistic missile (SRBM) built by the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO). It has a range of 250-350 kilometers, depending on the weight of the payload.
It can carry both nuclear and conventional payload of 500 to 1000 kg of explosives. What is Prithvi-II missile designed for?
The Prithvi-II missile is designed for tactical and strategic attacks. It includes precision strikes on enemy targets and nuclear deterrence. Developed by the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO), its first test was conducted on 27 January 1996.
Prithvi-II is a single-stage, liquid-fuel ballistic missile capable of carrying both nuclear and conventional weapons. Its circular error probable (CEP) is around 10-15 meters, making it very accurate. What are the other features of Prithvi-II missile?
The latest test of Prithvi-II missile was conducted on 17 July 2025 at the Integrated Test Range (ITR) located near the Odisha coast. Its weight is around 4,600 kg.
It is operated by the Strategic Forces Command of the Indian Army. Prithvi-II flies at a speed of about Mach 7 (8643 km/h). It uses inertial navigation system (INS) and GPS-based guidance system. Prithvi-II missile is an important part of India's prevention policy, which provides the ability to take immediate and accurate retaliation against neighbouring countries.
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