India carries out successful test launch of Prithvi-II

“A successful training launch of a short-range ballistic missile, Prithvi-II, was carried out on January 10 from the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur off the coast of Odisha,” a statement from the ministry read.

The Prithvi-II was earlier successfully test-fired during night hours in 2018 and in 2019. (File)

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INDIA ON Tuesday carried out a successful test launch of tactical ballistic missile Prithvi-II from a test range off the Odisha coast.

“A successful training launch of a short-range ballistic missile, Prithvi-II, was carried out on January 10 from the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur off the coast of Odisha,” a statement from the ministry read.

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“A well-established system, Prithvi-II missile has been an integral part of India’s nuclear deterrence. The missile struck its target with high accuracy,” it said.

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The user training launch successfully validated all operational and technical parameters of the missile, the ministry said.

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The missile, which is powered by light propulsion twin engines, has a range of around 350 km and can carry 500-1,000 kg of warheads. It uses an advanced inertial navigation system to strike the set target.

The Prithvi-II was earlier successfully test-fired during night hours in 2018 and in 2019.

Prithvi was developed by the DRDO under the Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme.

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