Prithvi-II missile successfully tested-fired in Odisha

Prithvi-II missile successfully tested-fired in Odisha

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Category : Defense Published on: January 12 2023

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India successfully carried out a test launch of tactical ballistic missile Prithvi-II from a test range off the Odisha coast.
The Prithvi-II missile has a range of around 350 kilometres.
It said that the Prithvi-II missile is a well-established system and has been an integral part of India’s nuclear deterrence.
The Prithvi II missile is a short-range, surface-to-surface ballistic missile developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) of India.
It is part of India's Prithvi missile series, which includes the Prithvi-I, Prithvi-II, Prithvi-III, and Dhanush.
The Prithvi II is an indigenously developed nuclear-capable missile, and is capable of carrying a payload of up to 500 kilograms.
The missile is powered by a liquid propulsion system and has a high-thrust engine.

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