Prithvi-III's second (upper stage) is solid fueled. Show me a source that says otherwise. Canisterized??
The wings are way too large to be effectively canisterized. Any source? Any picture?
To "upgrade" Prithvi-III as a totally solid-fueled SRBM, a complete redesign is required. The solid-fuel discards the use of those large delta wings and the glide trajectory.
That is why I mentioned the Oka, Hades and DF-11. All were introduced around the same time. If you don't know about them, read them up first.
Increased range at the cost of reduced payload, right? See, I hear it only from Indians. In theory it is possible, but this whole "variety" of ranges is of little practical use. The end user (Army/Air Force) want standardized versions. In war-time scenario, they don't have the luxury of different warheads to choose from.
Again, you can deliver the same payload by launching 2 missiles, yes? For example the Iskander, the M20, the LORA (which can launch 2 missiles per vehicle, LORA can launch 4) compared to your "latest" Prithvi-III.
Every missile (SRBM) that incorporates INS+Satellite Guidance+Terminal Optical guidance can achieve above mentioned accuracy (examples being LORA, Iskander, M20, ATACMS). Besides, the newer strap-on guidance package is a part of an upgrade.
Can't say anything about your personal
opinion.
Good luck comparing your personified version of Prithvi-III with Quasi-BMs (names already mentioned above).
Yes, I know about Prahaar.
ALL of them. Yes they are not, I didn't say they were in the same class. I was criticizing the liquid fuel.
Patriotism is one thing, but ignoring the facts while doing so isn't a healthy attitude.