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
Indian ballistic missile, entered service in 2023, with a range of 2,000 km.
Origin 🇮🇳 India
Category Ballistic
Type Medium-range ballistic missile
Manufacturer Bharat Dynamics Limited
Service year 2023
Number produced -- units
Estimated unit price NA
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.