Context:
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted two back-to-back flight-tests of the Pralay missile from Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha, validating its full range capabilities.
What is the Pralay Missile?
- Type: Surface-to-surface quasi-ballistic missile
- Fuel: Solid-propellant
- Purpose: Precision conventional strike weapon for battlefield use
- Trajectory: Quasi-ballistic with in-flight manoeuvrability to evade interception
Development
- Lead Lab: Research Centre Imarat (RCI), Hyderabad
- Collaborating DRDO Labs:
- Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL)
- Advanced Systems Laboratory (ASL)
- Industry partners: Bharat Dynamics Ltd. (BDL), Bharat Electronics Ltd. (BEL)
Features and Capabilities
- Range: Up to 500 km
- Warhead Capacity: Up to 1000 kg (unitary or cluster munitions)
- Guidance System:
- Inertial Navigation System (INS)
- Satellite-based augmentation
- Accuracy: High precision with manoeuvrable trajectory
- Mobility: Road-mobile, quick-launch system for fast tactical deployment
