Pralay Missile, Features, Range, Speed, Latest News

Q: Which is the first ballistic missile of India?

The first ballistic missile developed by India is the Prithvi Missile. It was part of the Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme (IGMDP) initiated in 1983.

Q: Is Pralay a hypersonic missile?

The Pralay missile is a state-of-the-art hypersonic weapon system designed to travel at speeds exceeding Mach 5 (five times the speed of sound).

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Pralay Missile Latest News

Recently, Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted two consecutive successful flight-tests of the Pralay missile from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam island off the coast of Odisha.

About Pralay Missile

It is an indigenously-developed quasi-ballistic missile employing state-of-the-art guidance and navigation to ensure high precision.

Features of Pralay Missile

It is a solid propellant quasi-ballistic missile.
The missile is capable of carrying multiple types of warheads against various targets.
Range: The missile has a range of 150-500 km and can be launched from a mobile launcher.
Payload capacity: It has a payload capacity of 500-1,000 kg.
The missile is capable of carrying conventional warheads.
It is equipped with guidance systems that provide a Circular Error Probable (CEP) of less than 10 meters.
The missile reaches terminal speeds of Mach 6.1 and can engage targets such as radar installations, command centers, and airstrips.
It has the ability to change its path after covering a certain range midair.
Developed by: It has been developed by Research Centre Imarat and in collaboration with other Defence Research & Development Organisation labs.
Industry partners – Bharat Dynamics Limited & Bharat Electronics Limited and many other industries and MSMEs.