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An "AAD" missile was used as interceptor at low
altitude, the sources said, adding that the indigenously
developed new hypersonic interceptor missiles was designed to
be engaged in endo and exo atmospheric condition.
The interceptor designed for endo-atmospheric
condition (up to 30 km altitude) is a seven-metre-long and
single stage solid rocket propelled guided missile, equipped
with an inertial navigation system, a hi-tech computer and an
electro-mechanical activator totally under command by the data
up-linked from the sophisticated ground based radars to the
interceptor.
Similarly, the interceptor designed for
exo-atmospheric condition is a two-stage missile with a
maximum interception altitude of 80 km, they said.
The interceptor missile had its own mobile launcher,
secure data link for interception, independent tracking and
homing capabilities and its own radars.
This is the fourth time that the DRDO has tested its
intercepting missile. The three previous tests were conducted
on November 27, 2006, December 6, 2007 and March 6, 2009 from
Wheeler Island.
The fourth test which was scheduled in mid-March was
put-off twice and considered abandoned. Due to some technical
snags in the sub-system of the missile, the mission was
aborted prior to take off on March 14. The next day the
target missile deviated from its pre-determined trajectory,
which forced the scientists of DRDO to put-off the trial of
the interceptor missile, the sources said.
As a safety measure, the Balasore district
administration had temporarily shifted about 400 civilian
families residing within two km radius of the ITR launch pad-3
at Chandipur from where the target missile was test fired. PTI