K-5 (ballistic missile)
K-5 is a submarine-launched ballistic missile under development by Defence Research and Development Organisation of India. The missile has a planned range of around 5,000-6,000 kilometres.
| K-5 | |
|---|---|
| Type | SLBM |
| Place of origin | India |
| Service history | |
| In service | Under development |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Defence Research and Development Organisation[1] |
| Specifications | |
| Warhead | 2,000 kg (4,400 lb) nuclear war-head[2] |
| Engine | Solid-fuelled[1] |
Operational range | 5,000–6,000 km (3,100–3,700 mi)[2] |
Launch platform | Arihant-class submarines , S5-class submarines[1][2] |
Description edit
The K-5 is a submarine-launched ballistic missile.[3] The missile consists of three separate stages and uses solid rocket propellant.[1] It is planned to have a range of around 5,000–6,000 km (3,100–3,700 mi).[2] The missile will be able to carry a payload weighing two tonnes.[2] It is being developed to match the range of the Agni-V missile.[4] It will be equipped on the Arihant-class submarines code named S4.[1][2]
The K-5 will be equipped with countermeasures to avoid radar detection and will be the fastest missile in its class.[1] It will also be equipped with MIRV.[5]
Development edit
The K-5 is being developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).[4] The development of the missile started in 2015.[2] After completing the development of the K-4 (missile) in January 2020, the DRDO shifted its focus towards developing the K-5.[6]
As of December 2018, preparations for the maiden test of the missile were underway.[1] In October 2020, Hindustan Times reported that the missile is currently under development and was expected to be tested by 2022.[7]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ a b c d e f g "DRDO on long range Pralay, K5 to stalemate China soon". The New Indian Express. 15 December 2018. from the original on 3 April 2019. Retrieved 22 October 2019.
- ^ a b c d e f g Unnithan, Sandeep (10 December 2017). "A peek into India's top secret and costliest defence project, nuclear submarines". India Today. from the original on 20 April 2019. Retrieved 22 October 2019.
- ^ "Nuclear submarine INS Arihant completes patrol, country's N-triad operational". The Times of India. 5 November 2018. Retrieved 22 October 2019.
- ^ a b Pubby, Manu (29 November 2019). "Critical test for submarine-launched nuclear missile this weekend". The Economic Times. Retrieved 29 November 2019.
- ^ "India ready to test is massive SLBM missile – Indian Defense Analysis". 8 March 2024. Retrieved 2 April 2024.
- ^ "India plans 5,000-km range submarine-launched ballistic missile". Hindustan Times. 25 January 2020. Retrieved 26 January 2020.
- ^ "4 missile tests, 1 deployed near LAC in 40 days as India shows intent". Hindustan Times. 7 October 2020. Retrieved 7 October 2020.