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India Test Launches Two Trishul SAMs

July 24, 2006 :: News

India today test fired two short-range Trishul surface-to-air (SAM) missiles from the test range at Chandipur-on-Sea, 15 km from Balasore, reports the Times of India. Hailed as the country’s “most sophisticated” SAM, the Trishul is about 3 meters in length, 200 cm in diameter, flies at supersonic speeds, and is capable of carrying a 15-kg payload. It is powered by a two-stage solid propellant engine, and has a range in excess of 9 km. The Trishul was initially designed to intercept sea-skimming anti-ship missiles, but can also engage aircraft and helicopters. (Article)

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