Agni-II vs Agni-III
Overview
The Agni-II and the Agni-III are both Ballistic missiles.
Range is 3,500 km for the Agni-II vs 3,500 km for the Agni-III. The Agni-II reaches 12,600 km/h vs 18,000 km/h for the Agni-III. The Agni-II carries a 1000 kg warhead vs 2490 kg for the Agni-III. Launch weight is 16,000 kg for the Agni-II vs 50,000 kg for the Agni-III. The Agni-II uses RLG-INS, multi-GNSS, and Radar scene matching guidance, while the Agni-III relies on RLG-INS, multi-GNSS, IIR homing, radar scene matching, ARH.
Unit cost is $4.1M for the Agni-II vs $4M for the Agni-III. The Agni-II entered service 1 years before the Agni-III (2010 vs 2011).
| Range | 3,500.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 10.3 ◉ |
| Weight | 16,000 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 1000.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 21.00 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 1300 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | RLG-INS, multi-GNSS, and Radar scene matching |
| Warhead type | Strategic nuclear weapon and conventional high explosive |
| Range | 3,500.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 14.7 ◉ |
| Weight | 50,000 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 2490.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 17.00 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 2000 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | RLG-INS, multi-GNSS, IIR homing, radar scene matching, ARH |
| Warhead type | Conventional, thermobaric, nuclear |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the Agni-II or Agni-III?
Both the Agni-II and Agni-III have the same range of 3,500 km.
Which is faster, the Agni-II or Agni-III?
The Agni-III is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 14.7 compared to the Agni-II's Mach 10.3.
Which has a larger warhead, the Agni-II or Agni-III?
The Agni-III carries a larger warhead at 2,490 kg compared to the Agni-II's 1,000 kg.
Which is heavier, the Agni-II or Agni-III?
The Agni-III is heavier at 50,000 kg compared to the Agni-II's 16,000 kg.
Which is longer, the Agni-II or Agni-III?
The Agni-II is longer at 21.00 meters compared to the Agni-III's 17.00 meters.
What guidance systems do the Agni-II and Agni-III use?
The Agni-II uses RLG-INS, multi-GNSS, and Radar scene matching guidance while the Agni-III uses RLG-INS, multi-GNSS, IIR homing, radar scene matching, ARH guidance.
Which entered service first, the Agni-II or Agni-III?
The Agni-II entered service first in 2010, 1 years before the Agni-III which entered service in 2011.