Pralay Missile

About Pralay Missile:

• It is an indigenously developed short-range, quasi-ballistic surface-to-surface missile.
• It has been developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) based on the Prithvi Defence Vehicle from the Indian ballistic missile programme.
• It has been developed for deployment along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) and Line of Control (LoC).
• Features:
  • It is powered by a solid-propellant rocket motor.
  • The missile has a range of 150-500 km and can be launched from a mobile launcher.
  • 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.

Q1: 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 under the leadership of Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam.

Source: IT