K-4 (missile)
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K-4 is a nuclear capable intermediate-range submarine-launched ballistic missile developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation of India to arm the Arihant-class submarines.[8] The missile has a maximum range of about 4000 km.[9][10]
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K-4 | |
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Type | Intermediate-range SLBM |
Place of origin | India |
Service history | |
In service | 2020s[1] |
Used by | Indian Navy |
Production history | |
Designer | Defence Research and Development Organisation |
Manufacturer | Bharat Dynamics Limited |
Specifications | |
Mass | 17 t (19 short tons)[2] |
Length | 12 m (39 ft)[2] |
Diameter | 1.3 m (4.3 ft)[2] |
Warhead | Strategic nuclear weapon |
Warhead weight | 2,500 kg (5,500 lb)[3] |
Engine | Two stage solid rocket motor[4] |
Propellant | Solid rocket propellant[4] |
Operational range | 4,000 km (2,500 mi)[5][6] |
Guidance system | Mid-course: Inertial navigation system with GPS/NavIC satellite guidance, Terminal: Terrain contour matching[7] |
Launch platform | Arihant class submarines |
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