The fourth successful test firing of the long range ballistic missile Agni V is a significant step of the country in building a booming and credible nuclear armor. One of the first launch of India in the missile system which is based on original Integrated Guided Missile Development Program

Here are the 10 facts about Agni V that all should know.

1. With Agni V India enter into the ICBM Club.

India breaks the club of six including United States, Russia, United Kingdom, China and France with the 50 tonne Agni V.

 2. Once fired, cannot be stopped. 

This non stoppable missile has a capability to carry nuclear warhead load weighing over a tonne. 

3. It can be launched from a roadside.

Yes, it is launched using a special launch pad that can launch this ballistic missile even from roadside by mounting the launching pad on a road mobile launcher.

4. The momentum of Agni V is incredible.

This three stage intercontinental ballistic missile has an amazing thrust that takes it forward. MIRVs   ensures a credible second strike capability even with few missiles.

5. It can launch small satellites.

Agni V gives the technological way on launching nuclear warheads using the same missile. It can also shoot down the satellites of enemy in the orbit, it can also launch small satellites. 

6. Agni series of missile are the important defense nuclear weapons of the nation.

All the Agni missiles especially Agni V is the nation's perfect answer to China that has developed armor in the Tibetan region bounding India.

7. The range of this super missile is around 5000 kilometers.

The seventeen meters long missile by DRDO will extend the reach of India all over the Asia and also to many parts of Europe and Africa. 

8. Agni V is a game changer.

Indian armory is equipped with other powerful missiles such as Prithvi, Akash, Nag and Trishul where all have different capabilities and roles. However, Agni series are the most superior set of missiles where Agni V stands as the game changer for the nation.

9. The Micro Navigation System (MINS) ensures that the missile reaches the target within less time.

The Ring Laser Gyro based Inertial Navigation System (RINS) and the very advanced Micro Navigation System (MINS) make sure that this bullet missile reaches the target with the accuracy of few meters that designates in less time.

10. The nuclear pride of India.

From starting our nuclear program in secrecy to proudly displaying our might today, India has come a long way in making our names heard among the powers that be, it truly is a matter of great pride for India.