Maiden test of Agni-II Plus failed

[SpArK]

Upgraded version of Agni-II test-fired​

Balasore, Orissa: India today test-fired an upgraded version of Agni-II nuclear-capable intermediate-range ballistic missile from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Wheeler Island off Orissa coast in inclement weather.

"The surface-to-surface missile was test-fired from a rail mobile launcher from the launch pad-4 of ITR," defence sources said after the launch took place around 1000 hours.

"Outcome of the trial will be known after data relating to various parameters of missions objectives are retrieved and analysed from different telemetry and tracking stations as well as naval ships positioned near the terminal point," they said.

The indigenously developed upgraded and new variant of "Agni" series missile is said to be the improved version of country's existing "Agni-II" missile.

A scientist of defence research and development organisation (DRDO) said "the modified version of Agni-II would have better accuracy and range."

"While the present Agni-II missile has a strike range of 2000 km and Agni-III can target a distance up to 3500 km, the strategic new missile, Agni-II plus or premier would bridge the gap between Agni-II and Agni-III, a defence source said.

In terms of accuracy, "some more improved features had been incorporated to it," the source said.
India first tested the Agni-II on April 11, 1999 from Wheeler Island, about 100 kms from here. After its second flight test on January 17, 2001, the two-stage solid propellant missile was cleared for production. On May 19, 2009, Indian Army conducted user trial of Agni-II. However, it ended in failure.

In a subsequent trial, conducted on the night on November 24, 2009, the missile once again failed. After two successive failures, the flight test by the Indian Army carried out on May 17, 2010, was a success.

Agni-III was first flight tested on July 9, 2006, from the Wheeler Island off Orissa coast. But it was unsuccessful. However, the trials on April 12, 2007 and May 7, 2008 were successful and met all parameters.

For the fourth time, the sleek missile was tested on February 7, 2010 and proved the weapon system's robustness and accuracy by a hat trick successful performance.

The two-stage solid-fuel missile, meant for country's strategic nuclear deterrence is now ready for induction.


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[Kinetic]

The test is unsuccessful!!!



Upgraded Agni II test-fired unsuccessfully



No worry, first test!!!! Same happened to Agni-III....

 

[SpArK]

Upgraded Agni II test-fired unsuccessfully​

The maiden test launch of Agni-II Plus, a nuclear-capable surface-to-surface missile with a strike range of 2,500 km to 3,000 km, ended in a massive failure after the missile dropped off ito the sea a few seconds after it was launched from Wheeler Island off coastal waters of Orissa on Bay of Bengal at 10 am.

The Agni-II Plus, a modified version of Agni-II, is an intermediary between Agni-II and Agni-III. It has two stages and both are powered by solid propellants.

DRDO sources said soon after the missile took off, it dropped into the sea. "We are still investigating how it happened," said a source. Today's failure comes in the wake of a similar failure of Prithvi-II missile on September 24 that dropped off just a few seconds after the launch. The failure comes 10 days after the successful flight of surface-to-surface missile Agni-1 on Nov 25.

DRDO was hoping that today's testfiring would add teeth to India's nuclear deterrence. The Agni-II plus or A-2, manufactured by DRDO’s Advanced System Laboratory (ASL) in Hyderabad, had a higher range, higher performance with respect to the thrust and weight ratio than Agni-II missile. The new missile would perform more better at various levels in terms of accuracy, strength and distance covered in comparison to Agni-II.

Agni II Plus can carry extra fuel and will have a new motor in its re-entry vehicle for better manoeuvrability, a flex nozzle in the second stage to avoid anti-ballistic missile defences and an improved navigation system.


Upgraded Agni II test-fired unsuccessfully

 

[justanobserver]

Goddammit !!

Awww just when I was getting happy over the K-15

 

[GUNS-N- ROSES]

never mind guys dont lose heart failures are part and parcel of scientific quests.

 

[Kinetic]

Goddammit !!

Why? This is first test of a new missile. this happens!! They will remove the remove the glitches and will come up with better one. First test of Agni-III was a failure but after that it was full success.

 

[ajtr]

To test all weather condition the test is planned in dec. Still it is in testing phase engineers have to work during harsh weather. So there is clear difference all weather missile & all weather engineers.

Seems like testing phase engineers cant do the job properly even under clear blue sky.


Upgraded Agni II test-fired unsuccessfully

 

[SpArK]

Failures are Stepping stones to success ..Treat every failure as a lesson rather than a stumbling block

 

[adatta]

^^^^lo aa geya.... don't u have any other work to do ....

 

[RPK]

Seems like testing phase engineers cant do the job properly even under clear blue sky.


Upgraded Agni II test-fired unsuccessfully

Better luck next time for the engineers

 

[misterme2]

YOU LEARN WHEN YOU FAIL.....YOU MUST FAIL TO SUCCEED!