Agni-1 Ballistic Missile

About Agni-1 Ballistic Missile

• Agni-1 is an indigenously developed, nuclear-capable surface-to-surface Short-Range Ballistic Missile (SRBM).
  • The Agni missile series includes Agni-I, Agni-II, Agni-III, Agni-IV, Agni-V, with Agni-V being the most advanced missile in the series.
• Origin: Agni-1 originated from India’s 1983 Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme (IGMDP), and its development began in the mid-1990s.
• Developed by: The missile was developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and produced by Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL).
• Test and Induction: It was first test-fired in January 2002 and inducted into the Indian Army in 2004.
• Operational Deployment: It was later handed over to the Strategic Forces Command for operational deployment and regular training exercises..
• Key Features:
  • Missile Type: Agni-1 is a single-stage, solid-fuelled surface-to-surface short-range ballistic missile, although it can reach medium-range capability with lighter payloads.
  • Range: The missile has a range of 700 km to 1200 km, depending on the payload carried during operations.
  • Payload Capacity: It can carry a payload of up to 1,000 kg, including nuclear or conventional warheads.
  • Propulsion System: The missile uses a solid-propellant booster based on ISRO’s SLV-3 and employs HTPB (Hydroxyl-Terminated Polybutadiene) composite propellant with high thrust generation.
  • Mobility: Agni-1 can be launched from rail-based platforms or road-mobile transporter erector launchers (TELs), improving survivability and rapid deployment capability.
  • Guidance and Navigation System: The missile uses a strapdown inertial guidance system along with thrust vectoring and wingtip control surfaces for accurate maneuvering and precision targeting.