Agni-V (Sanskrit: अग्नि; lit. Fire) is a land based nuclear MIRV-capable intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM) developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) of India. The missile has a base range of 5,400 kilometres (3,400 mi), which can reportedly be extended to intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) ranges of more than 7,000 km (4,300 mi). It is a three-stage, road-mobile, canisterised and solid-fueled ballistic missile. It is one of the fastest missiles in the world, reaching speeds up to Mach 24 (29,400 km/h).
8 × 8 Tatra TEL Rail Mobile Launcher (Canisterised Missile Package)
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Agni-V Launch Log· Testing › Preparation for testing
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World heat map
Payload
Payload
Date/Time(IST) → Date/Time(IST)
Payload
Configuration → Operator
Range
Launch Site → Launch Site
Function
Remarks
Remarks
Date/Time(IST) → Date/Time(IST)
Remarks
19 APR 20128:05 AM
19 APR 20128:05 AM
Date/Time(IST) → Date/Time(IST)
19 APR 20128:05 AM
Configuration → Operator
Open Rail Mobile Launcher
Launch Site → Launch Site
ITR Launch Complex 4
Duration → Duration
20 min
Outcome → Outcome
Success
DRDO
DRDO
Date/Time(IST) → Date/Time(IST)
DRDO
Configuration → Operator
Single mass simulator
Launch Site → Launch Site
5000+ km
Duration → Duration
First test launch
The third stage fired the re-entry vehicle into the atmosphere at an altitude of 100 kilometres which subsequently impacted the pre-designated target point in the Indian Ocean with pin-point accuracy of few meters. The director of the test range, S.P. Das, informed BBC that all test parameters were met.
The third stage fired the re-entry vehicle into the atmosphere at an altitude of 100 kilometres which subsequently impacted the pre-designated target point in the Indian Ocean with pin-point accuracy of few meters. The director of the test range, S.P. Das, informed BBC that all test parameters were met.
Date/Time(IST) → Date/Time(IST)
The third stage fired the re-entry vehicle into the atmosphere at an altitude of 100 kilometres which subsequently impacted the pre-designated target point in the Indian Ocean with pin-point accuracy of few meters. The director of the test range, S.P. Das, informed BBC that all test parameters were met.
15 SEP 20138:48 AM
15 SEP 20138:48 AM
Date/Time(IST) → Date/Time(IST)
15 SEP 20138:48 AM
Configuration → Operator
Open Rail Mobile Launcher
Launch Site → Launch Site
ITR Launch Complex 4
Duration → Duration
20+ min
Outcome → Outcome
Success
DRDO
DRDO
Date/Time(IST) → Date/Time(IST)
DRDO
Configuration → Operator
Single mass simulator
Launch Site → Launch Site
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Duration → Duration
Second test launch
Scientists on the programme have spent the last 16 months studying the telemetry and performance data of the first test and fine-tuning all systems, including the navigation system and on board systems. During the second test, the missile hit the pre-designed target in the Indian Ocean with an accuracy of a few metre.
Scientists on the programme have spent the last 16 months studying the telemetry and performance data of the first test and fine-tuning all systems, including the navigation system and on board systems. During the second test, the missile hit the pre-designed target in the Indian Ocean with an accuracy of a few metre.
Date/Time(IST) → Date/Time(IST)
Scientists on the programme have spent the last 16 months studying the telemetry and performance data of the first test and fine-tuning all systems, including the navigation system and on board systems. During the second test, the missile hit the pre-designed target in the Indian Ocean with an accuracy of a few metre.
31 JAN 20158:10 AM
31 JAN 20158:10 AM
Date/Time(IST) → Date/Time(IST)
31 JAN 20158:10 AM
Configuration → Operator
Canistered TATRA TEL
Launch Site → Launch Site
ITR Launch Complex 4
Duration → Duration
20 min
Outcome → Outcome
Success
DRDO
DRDO
Date/Time(IST) → Date/Time(IST)
DRDO
Configuration → Operator
Single mass simulator
Launch Site → Launch Site
5000+ km
Duration → Duration
Third test launch
The Integrated Test Range Director, M. V. K. V. Prasad, said: "The missile, witnessed a flawless 'auto launch' and detailed results will be known after all data is retrieved from different radars and network systems."
The Integrated Test Range Director, M. V. K. V. Prasad, said: "The missile, witnessed a flawless 'auto launch' and detailed results will be known after all data is retrieved from different radars and network systems."
Date/Time(IST) → Date/Time(IST)
The Integrated Test Range Director, M. V. K. V. Prasad, said: "The missile, witnessed a flawless 'auto launch' and detailed results will be known after all data is retrieved from different radars and network systems."
26 DEC 201611:05 AM
26 DEC 201611:05 AM
Date/Time(IST) → Date/Time(IST)
26 DEC 201611:05 AM
Configuration → Operator
Canistered TATRA TEL
Launch Site → Launch Site
ITR Launch Complex 4
Duration → Duration
19 min
Outcome → Outcome
Success
DRDO
DRDO
Date/Time(IST) → Date/Time(IST)
DRDO
Configuration → Operator
Single mass simulator
Launch Site → Launch Site
<2500 km
Duration → Duration
Fourth test launch
Commanded by the on-board computer with a support of highly accurate ring laser gyro based inertial navigation system, the most modern micro inertial navigation system (MINS), fully digital control system and advanced compact avionics, the missile hit the target point accurately, meeting all objectives.
Commanded by the on-board computer with a support of highly accurate ring laser gyro based inertial navigation system, the most modern micro inertial navigation system (MINS), fully digital control system and advanced compact avionics, the missile hit the target point accurately, meeting all objectives.
Date/Time(IST) → Date/Time(IST)
Commanded by the on-board computer with a support of highly accurate ring laser gyro based inertial navigation system, the most modern micro inertial navigation system (MINS), fully digital control system and advanced compact avionics, the missile hit the target point accurately, meeting all objectives.
18 JAN 201809:53 AM
18 JAN 201809:53 AM
Date/Time(IST) → Date/Time(IST)
18 JAN 201809:53 AM
Configuration → Operator
Canistered TATRA TEL
Launch Site → Launch Site
ITR Launch Complex 4
Duration → Duration
19 min
Outcome → Outcome
Success
DRDO
DRDO
Date/Time(IST) → Date/Time(IST)
DRDO
Configuration → Operator
Single mass simulator
Launch Site → Launch Site
4900 km
Duration → Duration
Fifth test launch
The flight performance of the missile was tracked and monitored by radars, range stations and tracking systems throughout the flight. All objectives of the mission were met successfully.
The flight performance of the missile was tracked and monitored by radars, range stations and tracking systems throughout the flight. All objectives of the mission were met successfully.
Date/Time(IST) → Date/Time(IST)
The flight performance of the missile was tracked and monitored by radars, range stations and tracking systems throughout the flight. All objectives of the mission were met successfully.
03 JUN 201809:45 AM
03 JUN 201809:45 AM
Date/Time(IST) → Date/Time(IST)
03 JUN 201809:45 AM
Configuration → Operator
Canistered Rail Mobile Launcher
Launch Site → Launch Site
ITR Launch Complex 4
Duration → Duration
—
Outcome → Outcome
Success
DRDO
DRDO
Date/Time(IST) → Date/Time(IST)
DRDO
Configuration → Operator
Single mass simulator
Launch Site → Launch Site
—
Duration → Duration
Sixth test launch
All the Radars, Electro Optical Tracking Stations and Telemetry Stations tracked the vehicle all through the course of the trajectory and was a "precision launch". All the mission objectives have been achieved.
All the Radars, Electro Optical Tracking Stations and Telemetry Stations tracked the vehicle all through the course of the trajectory and was a "precision launch". All the mission objectives have been achieved.
Date/Time(IST) → Date/Time(IST)
All the Radars, Electro Optical Tracking Stations and Telemetry Stations tracked the vehicle all through the course of the trajectory and was a "precision launch". All the mission objectives have been achieved.
10 DEC 201801:30 PM
10 DEC 201801:30 PM
Date/Time(IST) → Date/Time(IST)
10 DEC 201801:30 PM
Configuration → Operator
Canistered Rail Mobile Launcher
Launch Site → Launch Site
ITR Launch Complex 4
Duration → Duration
—
Outcome → Outcome
Success
DRDO
DRDO
Date/Time(IST) → Date/Time(IST)
DRDO
Configuration → Operator
Single mass simulator
Launch Site → Launch Site
2041 km
Duration → Duration
Seventh test launch
This was for the first time that the missile was test-fired in a lofted trajectory. The missile blasted off from a hermetically sealed canister. This lofted trajectory flight was used to determine whether it followed the perfect flight path with close to zero error. This trial completed the Agni-V pre-induction trials.
This was for the first time that the missile was test-fired in a lofted trajectory. The missile blasted off from a hermetically sealed canister. This lofted trajectory flight was used to determine whether it followed the perfect flight path with close to zero error. This trial completed the Agni-V pre-induction trials.
Date/Time(IST) → Date/Time(IST)
This was for the first time that the missile was test-fired in a lofted trajectory. The missile blasted off from a hermetically sealed canister. This lofted trajectory flight was used to determine whether it followed the perfect flight path with close to zero error. This trial completed the Agni-V pre-induction trials.
User Trial Launches
User Trial Launches
Date/Time(IST) → Date/Time(IST)
User Trial Launches
27 OCT 20217:50 PM
27 OCT 20217:50 PM
Date/Time(IST) → Date/Time(IST)
27 OCT 20217:50 PM
Configuration → Operator
—
Launch Site → Launch Site
ITR Launch Complex 4
Duration → Duration
—
Outcome → Outcome
Success
Strategic Forces Command
Strategic Forces Command
Date/Time(IST) → Date/Time(IST)
Strategic Forces Command
Configuration → Operator
Single mass simulator
Launch Site → Launch Site
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Duration → Duration
First user trial
According to Ministry of Defence, the test was in line with India's credible minimum deterrence policy with the commitment to ‘No First Use’.
According to Ministry of Defence, the test was in line with India's credible minimum deterrence policy with the commitment to ‘No First Use’.
Date/Time(IST) → Date/Time(IST)
According to Ministry of Defence, the test was in line with India's credible minimum deterrence policy with the commitment to ‘No First Use’.
15 DEC 2022
15 DEC 2022
Date/Time(IST) → Date/Time(IST)
15 DEC 2022
Configuration → Operator
Canistered TATRA TEL
Launch Site → Launch Site
ITR Launch Complex 4
Duration → Duration
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Outcome → Outcome
Success
Strategic Forces Command
Strategic Forces Command
Date/Time(IST) → Date/Time(IST)
Strategic Forces Command
Configuration → Operator
Single mass simulator
Launch Site → Launch Site
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Duration → Duration
First night trial
The test was to validate new technologies and equipment on the missile. Replacing maraging steel with lightweight composite materials made Agni-V, 20 percent lighter. The launch also proved striking capability beyond 7000+ kms. The suspected possibility of an HGV due to the low velocity of projectile seen in night sky was eliminated when a sneakpeak launch footage was released almost an year later.
The test was to validate new technologies and equipment on the missile. Replacing maraging steel with lightweight composite materials made Agni-V, 20 percent lighter. The launch also proved striking capability beyond 7000+ kms. The suspected possibility of an HGV due to the low velocity of projectile seen in night sky was eliminated when a sneakpeak launch footage was released almost an year later.
Date/Time(IST) → Date/Time(IST)
The test was to validate new technologies and equipment on the missile. Replacing maraging steel with lightweight composite materials made Agni-V, 20 percent lighter. The launch also proved striking capability beyond 7000+ kms. The suspected possibility of an HGV due to the low velocity of projectile seen in night sky was eliminated when a sneakpeak launch footage was released almost an year later.
Mission Divyastra
Mission Divyastra
Date/Time(IST) → Date/Time(IST)
Mission Divyastra
11 MAR 20246:56 PM
11 MAR 20246:56 PM
Date/Time(IST) → Date/Time(IST)
11 MAR 20246:56 PM
Configuration → Operator
Canistered TATRA TEL
Launch Site → Launch Site
ITR Launch Complex 4
Duration → Duration
—
Outcome → Outcome
Success
DRDO
DRDO
Date/Time(IST) → Date/Time(IST)
DRDO
Configuration → Operator
3-4 x MIRV
Launch Site → Launch Site
—
Duration → Duration
First MIRV launch
First test launch in MIRV configuration. The project directors examined the trajectory and other variables of the missile as recorded by the ballistic missile tracker INS Dhruv to make any operational changes if required. No further tests are planned for MIRV payload.
First test launch in MIRV configuration. The project directors examined the trajectory and other variables of the missile as recorded by the ballistic missile tracker INS Dhruv to make any operational changes if required. No further tests are planned for MIRV payload.
Date/Time(IST) → Date/Time(IST)
First test launch in MIRV configuration. The project directors examined the trajectory and other variables of the missile as recorded by the ballistic missile tracker INS Dhruv to make any operational changes if required. No further tests are planned for MIRV payload.
20 AUG 20256:56 PM
20 AUG 20256:56 PM
Date/Time(IST) → Date/Time(IST)
20 AUG 20256:56 PM
Configuration → Operator
Canistered TATRA TEL
Launch Site → Launch Site
ITR Launch Complex 4
Duration → Duration
—
Outcome → Outcome
Success
DRDO
DRDO
Date/Time(IST) → Date/Time(IST)
DRDO
Configuration → Operator
—
Launch Site → Launch Site
—
Duration → Duration
Training trial
The missile was launched under the aegis of the Strategic Forces Command.
The missile was launched under the aegis of the Strategic Forces Command.
Date/Time(IST) → Date/Time(IST)
The missile was launched under the aegis of the Strategic Forces Command.
Ranked list
Date/Time(IST)
Configuration
Launch Site
Duration
Outcome
Operator
Payload
Range
Function
Remarks
19 APR 20128:05 AM
Open Rail Mobile Launcher
ITR Launch Complex 4
20 min
Success
DRDO
Single mass simulator
5000+ km
First test launch
The third stage fired the re-entry vehicle into the atmosphere at an altitude of 100 kilometres which subsequently impacted the pre-designated target point in the Indian Ocean with pin-point accuracy of few meters. The director of the test range, S.P. Das, informed BBC that all test parameters were met.
15 SEP 20138:48 AM
Open Rail Mobile Launcher
ITR Launch Complex 4
20+ min
Success
DRDO
Single mass simulator
—
Second test launch
Scientists on the programme have spent the last 16 months studying the telemetry and performance data of the first test and fine-tuning all systems, including the navigation system and on board systems. During the second test, the missile hit the pre-designed target in the Indian Ocean with an accuracy of a few metre.
31 JAN 20158:10 AM
Canistered TATRA TEL
ITR Launch Complex 4
20 min
Success
DRDO
Single mass simulator
5000+ km
Third test launch
The Integrated Test Range Director, M. V. K. V. Prasad, said: "The missile, witnessed a flawless 'auto launch' and detailed results will be known after all data is retrieved from different radars and network systems."
26 DEC 201611:05 AM
Canistered TATRA TEL
ITR Launch Complex 4
19 min
Success
DRDO
Single mass simulator
<2500 km
Fourth test launch
Commanded by the on-board computer with a support of highly accurate ring laser gyro based inertial navigation system, the most modern micro inertial navigation system (MINS), fully digital control system and advanced compact avionics, the missile hit the target point accurately, meeting all objectives.
18 JAN 201809:53 AM
Canistered TATRA TEL
ITR Launch Complex 4
19 min
Success
DRDO
Single mass simulator
4900 km
Fifth test launch
The flight performance of the missile was tracked and monitored by radars, range stations and tracking systems throughout the flight. All objectives of the mission were met successfully.
03 JUN 201809:45 AM
Canistered Rail Mobile Launcher
ITR Launch Complex 4
—
Success
DRDO
Single mass simulator
—
Sixth test launch
All the Radars, Electro Optical Tracking Stations and Telemetry Stations tracked the vehicle all through the course of the trajectory and was a "precision launch". All the mission objectives have been achieved.
10 DEC 201801:30 PM
Canistered Rail Mobile Launcher
ITR Launch Complex 4
—
Success
DRDO
Single mass simulator
2041 km
Seventh test launch
This was for the first time that the missile was test-fired in a lofted trajectory. The missile blasted off from a hermetically sealed canister. This lofted trajectory flight was used to determine whether it followed the perfect flight path with close to zero error. This trial completed the Agni-V pre-induction trials.
User Trial Launches
27 OCT 20217:50 PM
—
ITR Launch Complex 4
—
Success
Strategic Forces Command
Single mass simulator
—
First user trial
According to Ministry of Defence, the test was in line with India's credible minimum deterrence policy with the commitment to ‘No First Use’.
15 DEC 2022
Canistered TATRA TEL
ITR Launch Complex 4
—
Success
Strategic Forces Command
Single mass simulator
—
First night trial
The test was to validate new technologies and equipment on the missile. Replacing maraging steel with lightweight composite materials made Agni-V, 20 percent lighter. The launch also proved striking capability beyond 7000+ kms. The suspected possibility of an HGV due to the low velocity of projectile seen in night sky was eliminated when a sneakpeak launch footage was released almost an year later.
Mission Divyastra
11 MAR 20246:56 PM
Canistered TATRA TEL
ITR Launch Complex 4
—
Success
DRDO
3-4 x MIRV
—
First MIRV launch
First test launch in MIRV configuration. The project directors examined the trajectory and other variables of the missile as recorded by the ballistic missile tracker INS Dhruv to make any operational changes if required. No further tests are planned for MIRV payload.
20 AUG 20256:56 PM
Canistered TATRA TEL
ITR Launch Complex 4
—
Success
DRDO
—
—
Training trial
The missile was launched under the aegis of the Strategic Forces Command.
