Agni-IV flight tested
Posted by- Neelam Mathews Sept 19, 2012 DRDO developed, 4000 km range Nuclear Capable Ballistic Missile AGNI-IV, was flight tested from Wheeler’s Island around 1135hrs on 19 Sep 2012. This long range missile propelled by composite rocket motor technology, was tested for its full capability. The AGNI-IV missile launched from the road mobile launcher, reached the pre-defined target in about 20 minutes. The missile equipped with Avionics, 5 th generation On Board Computer and with distributed architecture has the latest features to correct and guide for inflight disturbances. The Ring Laser Gyro based Inertial Navigation System (RINS) supported by a Micro Navigation System (MINGS), ensured the vehicle reached the target within two digit accuracy. The re-entry heat shield withstood temperatures of more than 3000 degree centigrade and made sure the avionics functioned normally with inside temperature less than 50 degree centigrade....