Subsequently, the National Astronomical Research Institute, or Dr., came out to clarify the doubts. It was actually an Indian ICBM, the Agni V (Agni-V), which was tested from APJ Abdul Kalam Island in Orissa on the east coast of India. Head west to the Bay of Bengal. No impact on Thailand because it is about 2 thousand kilometers away.
So what is the power of the Agni 5 missile? According to the Indian Ministry of Defense, It is a ballistic missile equipped with nuclear warheads, height 17.50 meters, diameter 2 meters, weight 50 tons, using solid fuel 3 pieces, can withstand heat temperature of 5 thousand degrees Celsius. It can be equipped with nuclear warheads weighing more than 1 ton and having a firing range of more than 5 thousand kilometers. or maybe up to 8 thousand kilometers
this means it can fire on major cities in China, covering whether Beijing or Shanghai Amid renewed tensions between China and India, There was another clash over Himalayan property on December 9, 2022 in the state of Arunachal Pradesh. which borders China wounded soldiers on both sides Until India tested the Agni 5 ballistic missile on December 15, 2022.
India’s past came out to deny the free throw.ballistic missileMany times they have nothing to do with intimidating China. But India’s local media It is said to send a strong signal to China. From the node of the property dispute in the Himalayas created constant trembling
Along with the news emanating that China Ambush tests of hypersonic missiles equipped with nuclear warheads. Supersonic speed 5 times or more in August. 2021, while China says it is only testing a reusable spacecraft. and it was reported that India Hypersonic rocket technology is also under development.
The Agni 5 ballistic missile is being tested. The first test shot was fired on April 19, 2012, before the second test on September 15, 2013, the third time on January 31, 2015, the fourth time on October 28, 2021. and the last time on December 15, 2022 and before that , India The missiles, the Agni 1, Agni 2, Agni 3 and Agni 4 have been developed continuously.
India will soon have an Agni 6 ballistic missile under development. It has a long firing range of up to 1,200 km At least it was announced to the other side that India Possess nuclear weapons like many countries in the world. and ready to react immediately If you invade, interfere Especially the radius of Chinese power.