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Ballistic missiles1994 (Prithvi I)
Short-range ballistic missile
Prithvi (missile) is a short-range ballistic missile originating in India. It was built by Bharat Dynamics Limited. Reported operators include Strategic Forces Command.
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Sourced dimensions beside a 1.75 m human reference.
Points represent sourced observations, including revisions. Revisions on the same effective date are not separate inventory events. Ranges appear in the table and are not plotted as exact points.
| Observation / report period | Value | Source | Claim state |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Sept 2026 | 9 m | Wikipedia contributors | superseded |
| 28 Sept 2026 | 9 m | Wikipedia contributors | approved |
| 28 Sept 2026 | 9 m | Wikipedia contributors | superseded |
Short-range ballistic missile
India
1994 (Prithvi I)
Strategic Forces Command
Defence Research and Development Organisation
Bharat Dynamics Limited
25 February 1988 (Prithvi I) 27 January 1996 (Prithvi II) 23 January 2004 (Prithvi III)
30 (2017 est.)
4,400 kg (Prithvi I) 4,600 kg (Prithvi II) 5,600 kg (Prithvi III)
9 m (Prithvi I) 8.56 m (Prithvi II, Prithvi III)
110 cm (Prithvi I, Prithvi II) 100 cm (Prithvi III)
High explosives , penetration, cluster munition , fragmentation , thermobaric , chemical weapon and tactical nuclear weapon
500 kg (1,100 lb) - 1,000 kg (2,200 lb)
Single-stage liquid rocket (Prithvi I, Prithvi II), Two-stage solid rocket (Prithvi III)
Liquid fuel (Prithvi I, Prithvi II), Solid fuel (Prithvi III)
150 km (Prithvi I) 250–350 km (Prithvi II) 350–750 km (Prithvi III)
Strap-down INS
50 m CEP (Prithvi I, Prithvi II) <10 m CEP (Prithvi II upgrade) 25 m CEP (Prithvi III)
8 x 8 Tata transporter erector launcher
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Prithvi (missile) equipment records. Variants, orders and quantities are shown as reported in each inventory source; coverage is incomplete.