DRDO Shaurya Missile

Can you tell me in detail about the Shaurya Missile launched by Indian Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)?

The Shaurya missile is a short-range, canister launched hypersonic surface-to-surface tactical missile developed by the Indian Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) for use by the Indian Armed Forces.

It has a range from 750 to 1,900 km (470 to 1,180 mi) and is capable of carrying a payload of one ton conventional or nuclear warhead.

It gives the potential to strike in the short-intermediate range against any opponent. The first lot of this missile has entered production.

Testing was done on 24 September 2011 to validate the production of it class by randomly picking a missile from the production lot for testing.

Shaurya (Missile) Details

Type Cruise missile Hybrid

Place of origin India

Service History
Used by Indian Armed Forces

Production History
Manufacturer Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)

Produced 2011

Specifications
Weight 6.2 t (6.8 short tons)

Length 10 m (33 ft)

Diameter 0.74 m (2.4 ft)

Warhead 180 to 1000 kg

Engine Two stage, solid-fueled rocket motors

Operational range 700 km @ 1000 kg and 1900 km @ 180 kg

Flight altitude 40 Km

Speed Mach 7.5

Guidance system Ring laser gyro INS

Launch platform Canisterised launch from TEL or underground silo

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