Shaurya (missile) explained

Is Missile:yes
Shaurya
Origin:India
Type:Surface-to-surface missile
Used By:Strategic Forces Command
Designer:Research Centre Imarat (DRDO)
Manufacturer:Bharat Dynamics Limited
Production Date:2011–present
Propellant:Solid fuel
Engine:Two-stage solid rocket motor
Weight:6.2lk=onNaNlk=on
Length:10lk=outNaNlk=out[1]
Diameter:0.74m (02.43feet)
Speed:7.5Mach
Vehicle Range:[2]
Filling:Conventional and strategic nuclear weapon
Guidance:Ring laser gyro inertial navigation system and accelerometer
Accuracy:20 m to 30 m CEP[3]
Launch Platform:Canisterised transporter erector launcher or underground silo

Shaurya (IAST: shāurya, meaning 'Bravery') is a canister-launched 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 of and is capable of carrying a payload of conventional or nuclear warhead.[4]

Description

The Shaurya missile is speculated to be the land version of the under-water Sagarika K-15 missile[5] However, the DRDO officials have reportedly denied its connection with the K-15 programme.[6]

Shaurya incorporates a ring laser gyroscope and accelerometer, which was tested and integrated by the Research Centre Imarat (RCI) based in Hyderabad.

The Shaurya missile was revealed to be designed specifically to be fired from submarines. Once it reaches the target area it manoeuvres towards the target before striking with an accuracy of 20 to 30 m within the target area.[7]

Testing

The missile was launched from an underground facility with an in-built canister from Complex-3 of the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur.[8]

The missile was successfully test-fired for the third time, from the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur, Odisha, on Saturday 24 September 2011, in its final configuration. The missile flew at 7.5 Mach, and covered its full range of 700 km in 500 seconds. After this test, the missile is ready for production and induction into the Navy.[9]

On 3 October 2020, DRDO successfully test-fired an advanced version of the Shaurya with an 800km range from Balasore as part of user trials.[10] [11] [12] [13] [14]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: News Archives. https://web.archive.org/web/20081216120253/http://www.hindu.com/2008/11/14/stories/2008111456561300.htm. dead. 2008-12-16. The Hindu. 2008-11-14.
  2. News: Shaurya. The Hindu. 24 September 2011. Subramanian. T. s.. 29 May 2020. 4 June 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200604051301/https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/india-successfully-testfires-shourya-missile/article2482010.ece. live.
  3. Web site: Design Characteristics of India's Ballistic and Cruise Missiles . Nuclear Threat Initiative . 27 October 2022 . 29 May 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220529080809/https://www.nti.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/design_characteristics_of_india_ballistic_cruise_missiles.pdf . live .
  4. T. S. Subramanian. Missile success. Frontline. 25. 26. The Hindu Group. 20 December 2008 – 2 January 2009. 0970-1710.
  5. News: Subramanian . T.S. . Shourya test-fired successfully . https://web.archive.org/web/20081216101859/http://www.hindu.com/2008/11/13/stories/2008111358700100.htm . dead . 16 December 2008 . 13 November 2008 . . 13 November 2013.
  6. News: India successfully test-fires ballistic missile . RIA Novosti . 12 November 2008 . 13 November 2013 . 4 August 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140804230108/http://en.ria.ru/world/20081112/118269764-print.html . live .
  7. Web site: national - News - msn. msn.com. 2010-02-17. https://web.archive.org/web/20120327075305/http://news.in.msn.com/national/article.aspx?cp-documentid=3634496. 2012-03-27. dead.
  8. Web site: Shaurya Missile Test this week. https://web.archive.org/web/20110925021634/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/shaurya-missile-test-this-week/185874-60-117.html. dead. 25 September 2011. 20 September 2011. in.com.
  9. News: India successfully test-fires Shourya missile. 24 September 2011. The Hindu. Subramanian. T. s.. 24 September 2011. 19 May 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140519063728/http://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/article2482010.ece?homepage=true. live.
  10. Web site: India set to launch hypersonic nuclear-capable Shaurya missile on Saturday. 2020-10-03. The New Indian Express. 3 October 2020 . 2020-10-03. https://web.archive.org/web/20201003233504/https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2020/oct/03/india-set-to-launch-hypersonic-nuclear-capable-shaurya-missile-on-saturday-2205073.html. live.
  11. Web site: India successfully test-fires nuclear capable hypersonic missile Shaurya. 2020-10-03. The New Indian Express. 2020-10-06. https://web.archive.org/web/20201006020253/https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2020/oct/03/india-successfully-test-fires-nuclear-capable-hypersonic-missile-shaurya-2205284.html. live.
  12. Web site: News. Indian Defence. India successfully tests nuclear-capable Shaurya missile. 2020-10-25. Defence News, Indian Defence News, IDRW, Indian Armed Forces. 4 October 2020 . 2021-03-02. https://web.archive.org/web/20210302102310/https://www.theindianhawk.com/2020/10/india-successfully-tests-nuclear-capable-shaurya-missile.html. live.
  13. News: Khan . Sami . India test-fires Shaurya missile; can strike target at 800kms . 5 October 2020 . International Business Times . 3 October 2020 . 8 October 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201008211336/https://www.ibtimes.co.in/india-test-fires-shaurya-missile-can-strike-target-800kms-china-should-be-worried-828932 . live .
  14. Web site: India successfully tests advanced version of nuclear-capable Shaurya ballistic missile. Timesnownews. 3 October 2020 . 2020-10-03. 2020-10-06. https://web.archive.org/web/20201006052340/https://www.timesnownews.com/india/article/india-successfully-tests-advanced-version-of-nuclear-capable-shaurya-ballistic-missile/661722. live.
  15. News: Gupta . Shishir . Govt okays induction of nuke-capable Shaurya missile amid Ladakh standoff . 8 October 2020 . Hindustan Times . 6 October 2020 . 8 October 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201008084454/https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/shaurya-missile-to-be-inducted-in-strategic-arsenal-agni-5-s-sea-version-by-2022/story-bS1100SkwoGLEXW5ANFQuO.html . live .

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