Q)Discuss the features of Agni-IV Missile?

Agni-IV:-

Agni-IV is the Intermediate range ballistic missile, which has the range of 3,000-4,000 k.m. It is developed by the DRDO under the Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme(IGMDP), which was started in 1983.

Two-stage Propellant:-

Agni-IV

Angi-IV has two stage solid propellant. Surface-to-Surface missile can be launched from anywhere on the land with mobile launcher. 

Sophisticated Technology:-

The missile is reportedly equipped with state-of-the-art avionics V-12 fifth generation On-Board Computer. It has the latest features to correct and guide itself for in-flight disturbances. The sophisticated surface-to-surface missile is equipped with modern and compact avionics to provide high level of reliability. With the most accurate ring laser gyro-based inertial navigation system (RINS) and supported by highly reliable redundant micro navigation system (MINGS), the Agni-IV ensures the vehicle reaches the target within two-digit accuracy.


Specific Features:-

1. Weight = 17 tonnes
2. Height = 20 meters
3. It has the  range of 3,000-4,000 k.m , due to which agni-IV can be called as the Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile(IRBM).