Agni-II vs Agni-Prime
Overview
The Agni-II and the Agni-Prime are both Ballistic missiles.
Range is 3,500 km for the Agni-II vs 2,000 km for the Agni-Prime. The Agni-II reaches 12,600 km/h vs 6,125 km/h for the Agni-Prime. The Agni-II carries a 1000 kg warhead vs 3000 kg for the Agni-Prime. Launch weight is 16,000 kg for the Agni-II vs 11,500 kg for the Agni-Prime. The Agni-II uses RLG-INS, multi-GNSS, and Radar scene matching guidance, while the Agni-Prime relies on RLG-INS, micro-INS, digital control, multi-GNSS.
The Agni-II entered service 13 years before the Agni-Prime (2010 vs 2023).
| Indian ballistic missile, with a 3,500 km range, entered service in 2010. | |
| Origin | 🇮🇳 India |
| Category | Ballistic |
| Type | Medium Range Ballistic Missile |
| Manufacturer | Bharat Dynamics Limited |
| Service year | 2010 |
| Number produced | 12 units |
| Estimated unit price | $4.1 million |
| 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 | 2,000.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 5.0 ◉ |
| Weight | 11,500 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 3000.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 10.20 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 1200 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | RLG-INS, micro-INS, digital control, multi-GNSS |
| Warhead type | High explosive, thermobaric and nuclear |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the Agni-II or Agni-Prime?
The Agni-II has a longer range at 3,500 km compared to the Agni-Prime's 2,000 km.
Which is faster, the Agni-II or Agni-Prime?
The Agni-II is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 10.3 compared to the Agni-Prime's Mach 5.0.
Which has a larger warhead, the Agni-II or Agni-Prime?
The Agni-Prime carries a larger warhead at 3,000 kg compared to the Agni-II's 1,000 kg.
Which is heavier, the Agni-II or Agni-Prime?
The Agni-II is heavier at 16,000 kg compared to the Agni-Prime's 11,500 kg.
Which is longer, the Agni-II or Agni-Prime?
The Agni-II is longer at 21.00 meters compared to the Agni-Prime's 10.20 meters.
What guidance systems do the Agni-II and Agni-Prime use?
The Agni-II uses RLG-INS, multi-GNSS, and Radar scene matching guidance while the Agni-Prime uses RLG-INS, micro-INS, digital control, multi-GNSS guidance.
Which entered service first, the Agni-II or Agni-Prime?
The Agni-II entered service first in 2010, 13 years before the Agni-Prime which entered service in 2023.