MilitaryShaurya (missile)
Missile Systemconfirmed
Shaurya is a hypersonic, canister-launched surface-to-surface short-range ballistic missile developed by the Indian Defence Research and Development Organisation for use by the Indian Armed Forces. It has a range of 700 to 1,900 km (430 to 1,180 mi) and is capable of carrying a payload of 200 to 1,000 kg (440 to 2,200 lb) conventional or nuclear warhead.
Specifications
| Type | Missile System |
| Origin | India |
| Manufacturer | Bharat Dynamics Limited |
| Introduced | 2011 |
| Status | In service |
| Weight | 6.2 t |
| Length | 10 m |
| Ceiling | 50,000 m |
| Guidance system | RLG-INS and accelerometer |
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| India | — | confirmed |
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