Shaurya (IAST: shāurya, meaning 'Bravery') is a canister-launched surface-to-surface short-range ballistic missile developed by the Indian Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) for use by the Indian Armed Forces. It has a range of 700 to 800 km (430 to 500 mi) and is capable of carrying a payload of 200 to 1,000 kg (440 to 2,200 lb) conventional or nuclear warhead.[5]
| Shaurya | |
|---|---|
 Shaurya Missile first test launch | |
| Type | Short-range ballistic missile |
| Place of origin | India |
| Service history | |
| Used by | Strategic Forces Command |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Research Centre Imarat (DRDO) |
| Manufacturer | Bharat Dynamics Limited |
| Produced | 2011–present |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 6.2 t (6.8 short tons)[1] |
| Length | 10 m (33 ft)[1][2] |
| Diameter | 0.74 m (2.4 ft)[1] |
| Warhead | Conventional and strategic nuclear weapon |
| Warhead weight | 200–1,000 kilograms (440–2,200 lb) |
| Engine | Two-stage solid rocket motor |
| Propellant | Solid fuel |
Operational range | 700 to 800 km (430 to 500 mi)[3] |
| Flight altitude | 50 km (31 mi) [1] |
| Maximum speed | Mach 7.5 (9,190 km/h; 5,710 mph; 2.55 km/s)[1] |
Guidance system | Ring laser gyro inertial navigation system and accelerometer |
| Accuracy | 20 m to 30 m CEP[4] |
Launch platform | Canisterised transporter erector launcher or underground silo[1] |
Description
editThe Shaurya missile is speculated to be the land version of the submarine-launched Sagarika K-15 missile.[6] However, the DRDO officials have reportedly denied its connection with the K-15 programme.[7]
Shaurya incorporates a ring laser gyroscope and accelerometer, which was tested and integrated by the Research Centre Imarat (RCI) based in Hyderabad.[5]
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.[8]
Testing
editThe missile was launched from an underground facility with an in-built canister from Complex-3 of the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur.[9]
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.[1]
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]
Operators
edit
India - As of 6 October 2020, the Union Government of India under the guidance of National Security Council (NSC) approved induction and deployment of Shaurya in Strategic Forces Command (SFC).[15]
Gallery
edit-
DRDO test fired Shourya from canister on November 12, 2008. -
Range v/s Payload for Shaurya Missile -
Shaurya missile on launcher
See also
editRelated development
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f g Subramanian, T. s. (24 September 2011). "India successfully test-fires Shourya missile". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 19 May 2014. Retrieved 24 September 2011.
- ^ "News Archives". The Hindu. 2008-11-14. Archived from the original on 2008-12-16.
- ^ Subramanian, T. s. (24 September 2011). "Shaurya". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 4 June 2020. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
- ^ "Design Characteristics of India's Ballistic and Cruise Missiles" (PDF). Nuclear Threat Initiative. Archived (PDF) from the original on 29 May 2022. Retrieved 27 October 2022.
- ^ a b T. S. Subramanian (20 December 2008 – 2 January 2009). "Missile success". Frontline. Vol. 25, no. 26. The Hindu Group. ISSN 0970-1710.
- ^ Subramanian, T.S. (13 November 2008). "Shourya test-fired successfully". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 16 December 2008. Retrieved 13 November 2013.
- ^ "India successfully test-fires ballistic missile". RIA Novosti. 12 November 2008. Archived from the original on 4 August 2014. Retrieved 13 November 2013.
- ^ "national - News - msn". msn.com. Archived from the original on 2012-03-27. Retrieved 2010-02-17.
- ^ "Shaurya Missile Test this week". in.com. 20 September 2011. Archived from the original on 25 September 2011.
- ^ "India set to launch hypersonic nuclear-capable Shaurya missile on Saturday". The New Indian Express. 3 October 2020. Archived from the original on 2020-10-03. Retrieved 2020-10-03.
- ^ "India successfully test-fires nuclear capable hypersonic missile Shaurya". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 2020-10-06. Retrieved 2020-10-03.
- ^ News, Indian Defence (4 October 2020). "India successfully tests nuclear-capable Shaurya missile". Defence News, Indian Defence News, IDRW, Indian Armed Forces. Archived from the original on 2021-03-02. Retrieved 2020-10-25.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ Khan, Sami (3 October 2020). "India test-fires Shaurya missile; can strike target at 800kms". International Business Times. Archived from the original on 8 October 2020. Retrieved 5 October 2020.
- ^ "India successfully tests advanced version of nuclear-capable Shaurya ballistic missile". Timesnownews. 3 October 2020. Archived from the original on 2020-10-06. Retrieved 2020-10-03.
- ^ Gupta, Shishir (6 October 2020). "Govt okays induction of nuke-capable Shaurya missile amid Ladakh standoff". Hindustan Times. Archived from the original on 8 October 2020. Retrieved 8 October 2020.