Pralay Missile

It is India’s indigenous short-range ballistic missile (SRBM), developed by DRDO for the Indian Army and Air Force.

Features of the Pralay Missile

Design and Technology

  • Type: Quasi-ballistic, surface-to-surface SRBM.
  • Developer: DRDO’s Research Centre Imarat (RCI), Hyderabad.
  • Propulsion: Solid-fuel rocket motor using composite propellant developed by HEMRL, Pune.
  • Range: 150–500 km (depending on payload).
  • Payload: 350–1,000 kg (HE, pre-fragmented, or runway denial submunitions).

Capabilities

  • Quasi-ballistic trajectory: Can alter flight path mid-air, evading ABM systems.
  • Terminal Maneuvers: Maneuverable Re-entry Vehicle (MaRV) and jet vane system make interception difficult.
  • Reaction Time: 1 minute from mission command to launch, 10 minutes from readiness.
  • All-weather: Operates day and ....
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