K-5 is a submarine-launched ballistic missile under development by

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. The missile has a planned range of around 5,000-6,000 kilometres.

Description

The K-5 is a submarine-launched ballistic missile. The missile consists of three separate stages and uses

solid rocket propellant Rocket propellant is the reaction mass of a rocket. This reaction mass is ejected at the highest achievable velocity from a rocket engine to produce thrust. The energy required can either come from the propellants themselves, as with a chemical ...

. It is planned to have a range of around . The missile will be able to carry a payload weighing two tonnes. It is being developed to match the range of the

Agni-V Agni-V is a nuclear capable intercontinental ballistic missile developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation RDOof India. The missile is believed to have a range of around 5,000 to 5,500 kilometers. Scientists and experts say ...

missile. It will be equipped on the Arihant-class submarines code named ''S4''. The K-5 will be equipped with

countermeasures A countermeasure is a measure or action taken to counter or offset another one. As a general concept, it implies precision and is any technological or tactical solution or system designed to prevent an undesirable outcome in the process. The fi ...

to avoid

radar Radar is a detection system that uses radio waves to determine the distance ('' ranging''), angle, and radial velocity of objects relative to the site. It can be used to detect aircraft, ships, spacecraft, guided missiles, motor vehicles, we ...

detection and will be the fastest missile in its class.

Development

The K-5 is being developed by the

(DRDO). The development of the missile started in 2015. After completing the development of the

K-4 (missile) 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. The missile has a maximum range of about 3,500 km ...

in January 2020, the DRDO shifted its focus towards developing the K-5. As of December 2018, preparations for the maiden test of the missile were underway. In October 2020, ''

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'' reported that the missile is currently under development and is expected to be tested by 2022.

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Description

Development

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