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Short range
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Nuclear capable
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Surface-to-surface
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Ballistic
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It is first missile of the Agni series launched in 1983.
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Developed by DRDO + DRDL (Defence Research Development Laboratory) + BDL (Bharat Dynamics Limited, Hyderabad)
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It weighs 12 tonnes and is 15-metre-long.
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It is designed to carry a payload of more than one tonne.
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It is single stage missile powered by solid propellants.
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It can hit a target 700 km away.
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Its strike range can be extended by reducing the payload.
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It can be fired from road and rail mobile launchers.
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It is equipped with sophisticated navigation system which ensures it reaches the target with a high degree of accuracy and precision.
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The missile already has been inducted into armed forces.
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Since its induction it has proved its excellent performance in terms of range, accuracy and lethality.
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It is also claimed to be a part of the India’s minimum credible deterrence under No first to use policy.
