Important Facts of Agni V Missile ques for UPSC SSC & OTHER EXAMS

he Agni-V is a nuclear-capable, intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM) developed by India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). It is a key element of India's nuclear deterrence strategy.

Here are some of its key features:

• Range: Over 5,000 kilometers, capable of reaching most of Asia and parts of Europe.
• Propulsion: Three-stage solid-fuel rocket.
• Guidance System: Features advanced guidance systems, including RLG-INS and MINGS, supported by satellite navigation systems like India's NavIC and the US GPS, for high precision.
• Mobility & Readiness: Launched from road-mobile, canisterized platforms.
• Payload: Can carry nuclear and conventional payloads up to 1,500 kilograms.
• MIRV Capability: Equipped with MIRV technology, allowing it to carry and deliver multiple nuclear warheads to different targets in a single launch. This was first tested in March 2024 and allows it to carry and fire up to three warheads simultaneously.
• Speed: Reportedly reaches speeds up to Mach 24.
• Strategic Significance: Strengthens deterrence against long-range missiles, enhances India's defence credibility, places India in the elite ICBM club, and contributes to India's "No First Use" doctrine by providing a second-strike capability