Pralay missiles

Facts for Prelims (FFP)

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About Pralay Missiles:

Feature Description
Missile Type Quasi-ballistic Surface-to-Surface missile
Range 150-500 km
Propulsion Solid-propellant rocket motor
Capabilities Ability to change path mid-air, evading interceptor missiles
Target Designed to destroy enemy radar, communication centres, airfields, and command centres
Developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
Deployment Indian Air Force and Indian Army
Significance Pralay will be India’s first tactical quasi-ballistic missile and will give the armed forces the capability to hit enemy positions and key installations in actual battlefield areas.