DRDO developed, 4000 kms range Nuclear Capable Ballistic
Missile AGNI-IV, was successfully flight tested from Wheeler’s Island in Odisha
today. This long range missile propelled by composite rocket motor technology,
was tested for its full capability. The Agni-IV, launched from the road mobile
launcher, reached the pre-defined target in about 20 minutes. The missile
equipped with state of the art Avionics, 5th generation On Board Computer
and with distributed architecture has the latest features to correct and guide
for in flight disturbances. The most accurate Ring Laser Gyro based Inertial
Navigation System (RINS) and supported by highly reliable redundant Micro
Navigation System (MINGS), ensured the missile reach the target within two
digit accuracy. The re-entry heat shield withstood temperatures of more
than 3000 degree centigrade and made sure the avionics function normally with
inside temperature less than 50 degree centigrade.
All Electro-Optical Tracking systems (EOTS), Radars located
all along the coast have tracked and monitored all the parameters throughout
the flight. Two ships located near the target point tracked the missile
and witnessed the final event.
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