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The Surya missile (Sanskrit: सूर्या 'Sun') is a speculated intercontinental ballistic missile being developed by Defence research and development organization of India. Its operational range is beyond 16,000 Km, covering the entire earth.

History

According to a 1995 report published in The Nonproliferation Review, Surya (meaning the Sun in Sanskrit and many Indian languages) is the codename for one of the Intercontinental ballistic missiles that India is reported to be developing, for which there is no formal statement from India. The DRDO is believed to have begun the project in 1994. This report was not confirmed by any other sources until 2010.

According to the report, the Surya is an intercontinental-range, surface-based, solid and liquid propellant ballistic missile. The report adds that Surya is the most ambitious project in India's Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme. The Surya missile is more strategic in nature due to its capabilities and thus gives enemy mutually assured destruction. The Surya is speculated to have a range of more than 12,000 kilometres, which brings almost all major nations of the world in its range.

It is said to have a three-stage design, with the first two stages using solid propellants and the third-stage using liquid. The first stage is speculated to be borrowed from Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV).

Development

According to a 2013 report by The New Indian Express, Surya missile is speculated of being built highly confidentially under the code-name of Agni-VI.

Speculated specifications

• Class:ICBM
• Lasing: Surface based, underwater based (in certain strategic areas) and submarine based is its most important aspect which may range above 16,000 km.
• Length: 40.00 m.
• Diameter: 1.1m.
• Launch Weight: 70,000 kg.
• Propulsion: First/second stage solid, third liquid.
• Warhead Capabilities: 3-10 thermonuclear warheads of 750 kilotons each or 4-5 Megatons single warhead.
• Status: Confidential.
• Number Built: Confidential.
• In Service: unknown.

See also

• Project Valiant
• Intercontinental ballistic missile
• Agni Missile System
• Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle

References

1. ^ "Missile impossible: why the Agni-V falls short". rbth. Retrieved 29 July 2015.
2. N. Madhuprasad (25 August 2005). "Boost to Indian Armed Forces' Deterrence Arsenal; India to Develop Intercontinental Ballistic Missile". Bangalore Deccan Herald. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
3. Surya ICBM. Retrieved 14 June 2007.
4. ^ "Is India developing a 12,000 km range missile – Surya?" (PDF). 17 November 2017. Retrieved 5 July 2018.
5. "Surya – India Missile Special Weapons Delivery Systems". Federation of American Scientists. Retrieved 31 August 2010.
6. "Stage set for longer range Surya". The New Indian Express. 18 September 2013. Retrieved 25 November 2019.

External links

• Richard Speier (March 2006). "U.S. Space Aid to India: On a "Glide Path" to ICBM Trouble?". Arms Control Association.

• Ballistic missiles of India
• Defence Research and Development Organisation
• MIRV capable missiles