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28 Oct, 3 tweets, 4 min read
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-#Agni5 Decoded
-Successful user trial test which was postponed due unknown reasons in Sep
-#DRDO initially named it Agni-III+
-1st Test 2012
-3-stage solid propulsion, 1st 2 stages same features as Agni-III
-Declared range 5000km actual 8000km extendable 10000km

#IndianArmy
2️⃣
-Nuclear Capable
-Payload 1650kg
-2012 1st flt test
-Subsequent tests in 2013, ‘15 ‘16 ‘18
-Cannisterized” road-mobile launch missile
-Edge of quick launch from different locations
-Multiple independently targetable reentry vehicle
-Up to 10 warheads
-Maneuverable #technology Business Insider
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-#China including #Beijing covered
-#Pakistan worried about 2 things: Cannisterized #technology & #AgniPrime
-Just imagine 10 nuclear warheads racing dn from #Agni5 MIRV towards 10 different targets in China
-That would be real #Diwali2021

@China_Amb_India @ChinaSpox_India

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1️⃣
-2 days ago I gave glimpse of technological advances #India is making
-Those were part of my old article out of that many weapons are already in practical use
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