Agni-I (lit. ' Fire ') is a short-range ballistic missile [1] that was developed by DRDO of India in the Integrated Guided Missile Development Program. It is a single-stage missile that was developed after the Kargil War to fill the gap between the 250 km (160-mile) range of the Prithvi-II missile and the 2,500 km (1,600-mile) range of the Agni-II.

Apr 23, 2024 · On October 30, the Indian Army conducted a night test of its Agni-1 ballistic missile from a test range off the Odisha coast. The test was part of the Strategic Forces Command’s periodic training, and according to Indian defense sources, the …

Agni missiles are long-range, nuclear weapons capable, surface-to-surface ballistic missiles. The first missile of the series, Agni-I was developed under the Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme (lGMDP) and tested in 1989. After its success, the Agni missile programme was separated from the GMDP upon realizing its strategic importance.

Dec 11, 2023 · The Agni-1 is a single-stage, solid-fueled missile with a range of around 700 to around 1200 kilometers and can carry a payload of 1,000 kg, making it a short-range ballistic missile. It has the capability to carry both conventional and nuclear warheads.

Jun 1, 2023 · A successful training launch of a Medium-Range Ballistic Missile, Agni-1 was carried out by the Strategic Forces Command from APJ Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha on June 01, 2023. The missile is a proven system, capable of striking …

Agni-I is a single stage, solid fuel, road and rail mobile, Short-range ballistic missile (SRBM). The need for the Agni-I was felt after the Kargil war with Pakistan. It took DRDO 15 months to develop the Agni-I after having completed Agni-II development. It is propelled by solid fuel.

Sep 9, 2021 · Agni-1 is a single stage missile, it is essentially an Agni-2 without its second stage. The first stage is made from maraging steel and it uses fins for control. Its first stage diameter is 1m and its length is around 15m.

Jan 27, 2025 · Agni Missile: Indian ballistic missile series, including Agni-I to Agni-V, developed for strategic deterrence & national security. Check Agni Missile, History, Types, Range, Significance.

Indian single-stage short range ballistic missile. Status: Active. First Launch: 2002-01-25. Last Launch: 2018-02-06. Number: 12 . Thrust: 503.00 kN (113,078 lbf). Gross mass: 14,000 kg (30,000 lb). Height: 18.00 m (59.00 ft). Diameter: 1.00 m (3.20 ft). Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). Maximum range: 700 km (430 mi). More at: Agni 1. Family: IRBM.

Aug 26, 2023 · Agni- 1 ballistic missile is a medium-Range Ballistic Missile having range 700–900 km. It is a single-stage, solid-fuel missile. It is capable of carrying a nuclear warhead with an estimated payload of 1,000 kg.