Maiden test of Agni-II Plus failed

[sudhir007]

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Notwithstanding the inclement weather and incessant rain that lashed the Orissa coast following a depression, all preparations are underway for the maiden test of the Agni-II plus missile tomorrow.

Agni-II Plus is a modified version of the Agni-II strategic missile and the test will be conducted from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) on Wheeler Island in the Bay of Bengal.

The success of this maiden flight test of a complete nuclear-capable missile, also known as Agni-II prime or A-2, developed by the Defence Research Development Organisation (DRDO), will set a new chapter in the India's missile programme.

According to Director General of DRDO V K Saraswat, the new missile would have a higher range, higher performance with respect to the thrust and weight ratio than Agni-II missile which has a range of 2,000 km.

Being an upgraded version of the Agni-II, the new missile, sources said, would be more accurate and powerful.

The new missile would perform more better at various levels in terms of accuracy, strength and distance covered in comparison to Agni-II missile.

The surface-to-surface missile can hit targets in between 2,500 km and 3,000 km thereby bridging the gap between the Agni II missile which has a range of 2,500 kms and the Agni III missile having a range of 3,000 km.

The Agni II Plus missile could also carry extra fuel and will have a new motor in its re-entry vehicle for better maneuverability and an improved navigation system.

 

[Hindustani]

Woohoo!

Can't wait to see this in action!

 

[AMCA]

Its Indeed a Good News, India has been testing Quite a Lot of Missiles In the recent past.... Even the Interceptor is Scheduled to be tested.... Cant wait for the Test....

 

[KS]

Any further updates ?

 

[Major Shaitan Singh]

The missile with power of an Indian Women

India is preparing for the first launch of an upgraded version of the Agni-II missile.

Known as the Agni-II Plus, Agni-II Prime or A2, this nuclear-capable missile was developed by India’s Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO).

The surface-to-surface missile can hit targets at ranges between 2,500 km. and 3,000 km. (1,550-1,860 mi.), bridging the gap between the 2,500-km.-range Agni-II and 3,000-km.-range Agni-III missile.

It is currently scheduled for a December launch, and top scientists from DRDO’s missile complex in Hyderabad already have started preparations at Wheeler Island, off the Orissa Coast.

The Agni-II Prime will be an improvement in terms of accuracy, distance and strength. “The launch preparations are on,” an official says. “This is part of DRDO’s extended campaign in December as we have scheduled some more launches.”

The A2 will be most likely test-fired for the first time on Dec. 8. “The dates might [slip], but the launch is [certainly] soon,” the official says.

In addition to the ability to carry extra fuel, the A2 will have a new motor in its re-entry vehicle for better maneuverability and increased range, a flex nozzle in the second stage to avoid anti-ballistic missile defenses and an improved navigation system.

The makers of the A2 at DRDO’s Advanced System Laboratory (ASL) in Hyderabad refuse to give any details of the missile launch. The A2’s launch follows a Nov. 25 Agni-1 test-firing by India’s Strategic Forces Command as part of user trials.

ASL Director Avinash Chander says that India’s aim is not to create mass nuclear weapons, but to create deterrence. “We must be adequate enough to survive the first strike and we must be ready with an adequate response,” Avinash says.

With the stage set for the A2 launch, all eyes are on Tessy Thomas, DRDO’s project director and India’s first woman scientist to head a missile program. She was appointed to lead A2 in May 2008, having previously served on the Agni-III project as an associate director.

The A2 program also is significant for DRDO as the majority of scientists working on this mission are relatively young. “This is the DRDO of tomorrow and we are not hesitant to hand over national programs to people who can deliver,” an official says. “A2’s success is sure to write a new chapter in India’s missile program.”

 

[AMCA]

Isnt she the One heading the Agni V ICBM project aswell??

 

[kingdurgaking]

hopefully by today EOD we would have discussed more about its launch ...

if this is successful are they going to upgrade all A-2 missile to A-2+ standard?...

I dont understand nowerday i see the + more common.. what is the reason under neath?

 

[KS]

Waiting with my fingers crossed because the weather in the Orissa Coast is really inclement due top the cyclone and depression.

All the best DRDO.

 

[GUNS-N- ROSES]

well lets hope for the best al the best drdo

 

[AMCA]

 

[Gene]

the weather is not really good here..the sky is still very cloudy.it rained last night.
the morning local times of india publication says that it may be canceled.

sorry of the bitter news..

 

[IND151]

good news good luck DRDO!

 

[sudhir007]

old news for indian missile

India's Multifunction Missile for Credible Deterrent

 

[Kinetic]

Got the news yesterday night. Any news of the test so far? The weather condition seems very bad.

Agni-II Plus is a modified version of the Agni-II strategic missile

Its not an upgraded version. Its completely new missile.

 

[Kinetic]

I think they have delayed it....






Agni-II plus missile maiden test flight likely to be tested today

Agni-II plus missile maiden test flight is going to be tested today from from Wheeler Island of Dhamra in Odisha Coast.

The new series Agni-II plus, a surface-to-surface missile, is capable of carrying nuclear warheads and can strike targets within a range of 2,500 to 3,000 km.

The new missile is said to be an intermediary between Agni-II and Agni-III. Despite adverse weather condition in Odisha, all preparations for the test flight of the new missile are underway. According to official sources the test is likely to be conducted anytime after 9 this morning.

Agni-II plus missile maiden test flight likely to be tested today