Pralay Missile : Will Be Showcased During Republic Day
Indigenously developed Pralay missile will be showcased during Republic Day Parade for the first time, Defence Secretary stated recently.
- It is an indigenously developed short-range, quasi-ballistic surface-to-surface missile.
- It has been developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) based on the Prithvi Defence Vehicle from the Indian Ballistic Missile Programme.
- It has been developed for deployment along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) and Line of Control (LoC).
- It is powered by a solid-propellant rocket motor.
- The missile has a range of 150-500 km and can be launched from a mobile launcher.
- It has a payload capacity of 500-1,000 kg.
- The missile is capable of carrying conventional warheads.
- It is equipped with guidance systems that provide a Circular Error Probable (CEP) of less than 10 meters.
- The missile reaches terminal speeds of Mach 6.1 and can engage targets such as radar installations, command centers, and airstrips.
- It has the ability to change its path after covering a certain range mid-air.
