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What is a Short-range ballistic missile?

A short-range ballistic missile or SRBM is a type of ballistic missile, which has a range of 1,000 km or less. SRBMs are relatively low-cost and provide ease of configuration, which makes them strategically important. They are useful in regional conflicts. SRBMs form a part of the wide group of theatre ballistic missiles, which includes ballistic missiles with a range of less than 3,500 km.
 

What is a ballistic missile?

A ballistic missile follows a ballistic trajectory, hence the name. Ballistic trajectory or projectile motion is motion experienced by a particle or an object that is projected near the surface of Earth and moves along a curved path under the influence of gravity.
 
The missile follows the trajectory to deliver warheads on a predetermined target. These missiles are, for the most part of their journey, unpowered and are guided only during relatively brief periods. SRBMs follow a path, which stays within Earth’s atmosphere, while intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) are launched on a sub-orbital trajectory. ICBMs have a minimum range of 5,500 km and are primarily designed for delivery of nuclear warheads. These weapons are in a different category compared to cruise missiles which are aerodynamically guided in a powered flight.
 
The first modern ballistic missile was developed by Nazi Germany in the 1930s and 1940s. Nazis carried out the first successful launch of V-2 ballistic missile on October 3, 1942. It was first used in operation against Paris in September 1944. The first intercontinental ballistic missile is R-7 Semyorka developed by the Soviets during the Cold War.
 

Indian SRBMs

Over the years, India’s missile programme has developed various missiles successfully. At present, India has a total of 8 SRBMs, some of which are under development.
 
Agni-I: This missile has a range of 700-900 km
 
K-15: This has a range of 750 km
 
Prithvi I: It has a range of 150 km
 
Prithvi II: Has a range of 250-350 km
 
Prithvi III: Gives a range of 350-750 km
 
Prahaar: Has a range of 150 km and is expected to replace Prithvi I
 
Shaurya: Gives a range of 700 km
 
Pralay: Has a range of 350-500 km

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