Pralay Quasi-Ballistic Missile: Back-to-Back Tests by DRDO
Why in the news
DRDO fired the Pralay missile twice in quick succession from Odisha’s Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island, confirming its full-range performance.
Key facts
| Aspect | Detail |
|---|---|
| Type | Surface-to-surface, quasi-ballistic, solid-propellant |
| Role | Precision conventional strike on the battlefield |
| Range | Up to 500 km |
| Warhead | Up to 1000 kg, unitary or cluster munitions |
| Guidance | Inertial Navigation System with satellite augmentation |
| Mobility | Road-mobile, quick-launch |
| Trajectory | Manoeuvres in flight to dodge interception |
Development
- Lead lab: Research Centre Imarat (RCI), Hyderabad.
- Partners: DRDL, ASL, Bharat Dynamics Ltd. and Bharat Electronics Ltd.
Exam angle
- Launch site: Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha; lead lab: RCI.