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{{Short description|Indian surface-to-surface weapon}}
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| caption            = Shaurya Missile first test launch
| caption            = Shaurya Missile first test launch
| origin            = India
| origin            = India
| type              = [[Hypersonic]] [[surface-to-surface]] [[medium-range ballistic missile|MRBM]]
| type              = [[Short-range ballistic missile]]
| used_by            = [[Strategic Forces Command]]
| used_by            = [[Strategic Forces Command]]
| designer          = [[Research Centre Imarat]] ([[Defence Research and Development Organisation|DRDO]])<!-- Infobox weapon now allows design groups in the designer section -->
| designer          = [[Research Centre Imarat]] <!-- Infobox weapon now allows design groups in the designer section -->
| manufacturer      = [[Bharat Dynamics Limited]]
| manufacturer      = [[Bharat Dynamics Limited]]
| Status            = [[In Production/Pre-Production]]
| unit_cost          =  
| unit_cost          =  
| production_date    = 2011–present
| production_date    = 2011–present
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| engine            = Two-stage [[solid rocket motor]]
| engine            = Two-stage [[solid rocket motor]]
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| speed              = {{convert|7.5|Mach|km/h mph km/s}}<ref name="thehindu1" />
| vehicle_range      = {{cvt|700 to 1,900|km}}<ref name=missilethreat>{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/india-successfully-testfires-shourya-missile/article2482010.ece | title=Shaurya| newspaper=The Hindu| date=24 September 2011| last1=Subramanian| first1=T. s.}}</ref>
| vehicle_range      = {{cvt|700 to 1900|km}}<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-01-11 |title=China far ahead in hypersonic platforms research: Why India needs to step up fast |url=https://www.firstpost.com/opinion/china-far-ahead-in-hypersonic-platforms-research-why-india-needs-to-step-up-fast-11966732.html |access-date=2024-11-18 |website=Firstpost |language=en-us}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Rout |first=Hemant Kumar |date=2020-10-05 |title=India successfully test-fires new nuclear capable hypersonic missile Shaurya |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2020/Oct/03/india-successfully-test-fires-nuclear-capable-hypersonic-missile-shaurya-2205284.html |access-date=2024-11-18 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Chordia |first=Saurav |date=2020-10-09 |title=India successfully test fired hypersonic missile Shaurya |url=https://americanmilitarynews.com/2020/10/india-successfully-test-fired-hypersonic-missile-shaurya/ |access-date=2024-11-18 |website=American Military News |language=en-US}}</ref>
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| filling            = Conventional and [[strategic nuclear weapon]]
| filling            = Conventional and [[strategic nuclear weapon]]
| filling_weight    = {{convert|200-1000|kg}}
| filling_weight    = {{convert|200-1000|kg}}
| guidance          = [[Ring laser gyro]] [[inertial navigation system]] and [[accelerometer]]
| guidance          = [[Ring laser gyroscope|RLG]]-[[Inertial navigation system|INS]] and [[accelerometer]]
| detonation        =  
| detonation        =  
| accuracy          = 20 m to 30&nbsp;m [[Circular error probable|CEP]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Design Characteristics of India's Ballistic and Cruise Missiles |url=https://www.nti.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/design_characteristics_of_india_ballistic_cruise_missiles.pdf |publisher=Nuclear Threat Initiative |access-date=27 October 2022}}</ref>
| accuracy          = 20 m to 30&nbsp;m [[Circular error probable|CEP]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Design Characteristics of India's Ballistic and Cruise Missiles |url=https://www.nti.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/design_characteristics_of_india_ballistic_cruise_missiles.pdf |publisher=Nuclear Threat Initiative |access-date=27 October 2022 |archive-date=29 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220529080809/https://www.nti.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/design_characteristics_of_india_ballistic_cruise_missiles.pdf |url-status=live }}</ref>
| launch_platform    = Canisterised [[transporter erector launcher]] or underground silo<ref name="thehindu1"/>
| launch_platform    = Canisterised [[transporter erector launcher]] or underground [[missile silo|silo]]<ref name="thehindu1"/>
}}
}}


'''Shaurya''' (<small>[[International Alphabet of Sanskrit Transliteration|IAST]]: shāurya, meaning 'Bravery'</small>) is a [[Vertical launching system|canister-launched]] [[hypersonic]] [[surface-to-surface missile|surface-to-surface]] [[Tactical ballistic missile|tactical missile]] developed by the Indian [[Defence Research and Development Organisation]] (DRDO) for use by the [[Indian Armed Forces]]. It has a range of {{cvt|700 to 1900|km||abbr=}} and is capable of carrying a payload of {{cvt|200 to 1000|kg}} conventional or nuclear warhead.<ref name="frontline-20dec08">{{cite magazine|author1=T. S. Subramanian|title=Missile success|url=http://www.frontline.in/static/html/fl2526/stories/20090102252609400.htm|magazine=[[Frontline (magazine)|Frontline]]|volume=25|issue=26|publisher=[[The Hindu Group]]|date=20 December 2008 – 2 January 2009|issn=0970-1710}}</ref> It gives the potential to strike at very-long-range against any adversary.<ref name="hindu20081114">{{cite web|url=http://www.hindu.com/2008/11/14/stories/2008111456561300.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081216120253/http://www.hindu.com/2008/11/14/stories/2008111456561300.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=2008-12-16|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=2008-11-14|title=News Archives}}</ref><ref name="a1">{{cite web|url=http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/India-successfully-test-fires-Shaurya-missile/384746/|title=India successfully test fires 'Shaurya' missile|publisher=expressindia.com|date=November 12, 2022}}</ref>
'''Shaurya''' ({{Lit|Valour}}) is a [[Hypersonic speed|hypersonic]], [[Vertical launching system|canister-launched]] [[surface-to-surface missile|surface-to-surface]] [[short-range ballistic missile]] developed by the Indian [[Defence Research and Development Organisation]] for use by the [[Indian Armed Forces]]. It has a range of {{cvt|700 to 1900|km||abbr=}}<ref>{{Cite web |last=Chordia |first=Saurav |date=2020-10-09 |title=India successfully test fired hypersonic missile Shaurya |url=https://americanmilitarynews.com/2020/10/india-successfully-test-fired-hypersonic-missile-shaurya/ |access-date=2024-11-19 |website=American Military News |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Codings |title=CHINESE ROCKET FORCE STRATEGIES UNDER BMD SHIELD |url=https://orcasia.org/article/620/chinese-rocket-force-strategies-under-bmd-shield |access-date=2024-11-19 |website=orcasia.org |language=en}}</ref> and is capable of carrying a payload of {{cvt|200 to 1000|kg}} conventional or nuclear warhead.<ref name="frontline-20dec08">{{cite magazine|author1=T. S. Subramanian|title=Missile success|url=http://www.frontline.in/static/html/fl2526/stories/20090102252609400.htm|magazine=[[Frontline (magazine)|Frontline]]|volume=25|issue=26|publisher=[[The Hindu Group]]|date=20 December 2008 – 2 January 2009|issn=0970-1710}}</ref>


== Description ==
== Description ==
The Shaurya missile is speculated to be the land version of the under-water [[Sagarika (missile)|Sagarika K-15 missile]],<ref>{{Cite news |last=Subramanian |first=T.S. |url=http://www.hindu.com/2008/11/13/stories/2008111358700100.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081216101859/http://www.hindu.com/2008/11/13/stories/2008111358700100.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=16 December 2008 |title=Shourya test-fired successfully |date=13 November 2008 |work=[[The Hindu]] |access-date=13 November 2022}}</ref> although the DRDO officials have reportedly denied its connection with the K-15 programme.<ref name="A2">{{cite news |url=http://en.ria.ru/world/20081112/118269764-print.html |title= India successfully test-fires ballistic missile |agency=RIA Novosti |date=12 November 2008 |access-date=13 November 2022}}</ref> Shaurya is stored in a composite canister, which makes it much easier to store for long periods without maintenance as well as to handle and transport. It also houses the gas generator to eject the missile from the canister before its solid propellant motors take over to hurl it at the intended target.
The Shaurya missile is speculated to be the land version of the submarine-launched [[Sagarika (missile)|Sagarika K-15 missile]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Subramanian |first=T.S. |url=http://www.hindu.com/2008/11/13/stories/2008111358700100.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081216101859/http://www.hindu.com/2008/11/13/stories/2008111358700100.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=16 December 2008 |title=Shourya test-fired successfully |date=13 November 2008 |work=[[The Hindu]] |access-date=13 November 2013}}</ref> However, the [[DRDO]] officials have reportedly denied its connection with the K-15 programme.<ref name="A2">{{cite news |url=http://en.ria.ru/world/20081112/118269764-print.html |title=India successfully test-fires ballistic missile |agency=RIA Novosti |date=12 November 2008 |access-date=13 November 2013 |archive-date=4 August 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140804230108/http://en.ria.ru/world/20081112/118269764-print.html |url-status=live }}</ref>


At DefExpo 2010 the missile was displayed without the container shroud, mounted on a land-mobile erector-launcher.<ref>{{cite web| url-status = live| archive-url = https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211205/ZSFCNmXNQzI| archive-date = 2021-12-05| url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSFCNmXNQzI&feature=emb_logo&disable_polymer=1| title = Shaurya Missile | website=[[YouTube]]}}{{cbignore}}</ref> Shaurya missiles can remain hidden or camouflaged in underground silos from enemy surveillance or satellites till they are fired from the special storage-cum-launch canisters. If put in silos, the DRDO scientists state that given Shaurya's limited range at present, either the silos will have to be constructed closer to India's borders or an extended range version will have to be developed. Defence scientists say the high-speed, two-stage Shaurya is highly manoeuvrable which also makes it less vulnerable to existing anti-missile defence systems.<ref name="India times">{{cite news|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2008-11-13/india/27899942_1_strike-ranges-surface-to-surface-missile-agni-iii|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111010142537/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2008-11-13/india/27899942_1_strike-ranges-surface-to-surface-missile-agni-iii|url-status=dead|archive-date=October 10, 2011|title=India successfully test fires Shaurya missile |date=November 13, 2008|first1=Rajat|work=[[The Times of India]]|last1=Pandit}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://fas.org/blogs/security/2010/09/df21c/|title=DF-21C Missile Deploys to Central China}}</ref>
Shaurya incorporates a [[ring laser gyroscope]] and [[accelerometer]], which was tested and integrated by the [[Research Centre Imarat]], based in [[Hyderabad]].<ref name="frontline-20dec08" />


Shaurya can reach a velocity of [[Mach number|Mach 7.5]] even at low altitudes. On 12 November 2008, the missile reached a velocity of Mach 5 as it crossed a distance of 300&nbsp;km, with a surface temperature of 700° Celsius. The missile performed rolls to spread the heat uniformly on its surface. Flight time was between 500 seconds and 700 seconds. It has been described as a complex system with high-performance navigation and guidance systems, efficient propulsion systems, state-of-the-art control technologies and canisterised launch. It can be easily transported by road and launched by [[transporter erector launcher|TEL]]. The missile, encased in a canister, is mounted on a single vehicle, which has only a driver's cabin, and the vehicle itself is the launch platform. This "single vehicle solution" reduces its signature – it cannot be easily detected by satellites – and makes its deployment easy. The gas generator, located at the bottom of the canister, fires for about a second and a half. It produces high pressure gas, which expands and ejects the missile from the tube. The missile has six motors; the first one is the motor in the gas generator. The centrepiece of a host of new technologies incorporated in Shaurya is its [[ring laser gyroscope]] and [[accelerometer]]. The ring laser gyroscope was tested and integrated by the [[Research Centre Imarat]] (RCI) based in [[Hyderabad]].<ref name="frontline-20dec08" />
The Shaurya missile was revealed to be designed specifically to be fired from submarines. Once it reaches the target area it manoeuvres towards the target before striking with an accuracy of 20 to 30 m within the target area.<ref name="hpm">{{cite web|url=http://news.in.msn.com/national/article.aspx?cp-documentid=3634496|title=national - News - msn|work=msn.com|access-date=2010-02-17|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120327075305/http://news.in.msn.com/national/article.aspx?cp-documentid=3634496|archive-date=2012-03-27|url-status=dead}}</ref>
 
The Shaurya missile was revealed to be designed specifically to be fired from submarines. A top DRDO scientist has confirmed this and further said that after taking off and reaching a height of about 50&nbsp;km, the missile starts flying like a hypersonic cruise missile. Once it reaches the target area it manoeuvres towards the target before striking with an accuracy of 20 to 30 m within the target area.<ref name="hpm">{{cite web|url=http://news.in.msn.com/national/article.aspx?cp-documentid=3634496|title=national - News - msn|work=msn.com|access-date=2010-02-17|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120327075305/http://news.in.msn.com/national/article.aspx?cp-documentid=3634496|archive-date=2012-03-27|url-status=dead}}</ref>


== Testing ==
== Testing ==
The missile was launched from an underground facility with an in-built canister from Complex-3 of the Integrated Test Range at [[Chandipur, Odisha|Chandipur]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/shaurya-missile-test-this-week/185874-60-117.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110925021634/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/shaurya-missile-test-this-week/185874-60-117.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=25 September 2011|title=Shaurya Missile Test this week|date=20 September 2011|work=in.com}}</ref>
The missile was launched from an underground facility with an in-built canister from Complex-3 of the Integrated Test Range at [[Chandipur, Odisha|Chandipur]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/shaurya-missile-test-this-week/185874-60-117.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110925021634/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/shaurya-missile-test-this-week/185874-60-117.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=25 September 2011|title=Shaurya Missile Test this week|date=20 September 2011|work=in.com}}</ref>


The missile was successfully test-fired for the third time, from the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur, [[Odisha]], on Saturday 24 September 2011, in its final configuration. The missile flew at 7.5 [[Mach Number|Mach]], and covered its full range of 700&nbsp;km in 500 seconds. After this test, the missile is ready for production and induction into the [[Indian Navy|Navy]].<ref name="thehindu1">{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/article2482010.ece?homepage=true|title=India successfully test-fires Shourya missile|date=24 September 2011|newspaper=The Hindu|last1=Subramanian|first1=T. s.}}</ref>
The missile was successfully test-fired for the third time, from the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur, [[Odisha]], on Saturday 24 September 2011, in its final configuration. The missile flew at 7.5 [[Mach Number|Mach]], and covered its full range of 700&nbsp;km in 500 seconds. After this test, the missile is ready for production and induction into the [[Indian Navy|Navy]].<ref name="thehindu1">{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/article2482010.ece?homepage=true|title=India successfully test-fires Shourya missile|date=24 September 2011|newspaper=The Hindu|last1=Subramanian|first1=T. s.|access-date=24 September 2011|archive-date=19 May 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140519063728/http://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/article2482010.ece?homepage=true|url-status=live}}</ref>


On 3 October 2020, DRDO successfully test-fired an advanced version of the Shaurya from [[Balasore]] as part of user trials.<ref>{{Cite web|title=India set to launch hypersonic nuclear-capable Shaurya missile on Saturday|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2020/oct/03/india-set-to-launch-hypersonic-nuclear-capable-shaurya-missile-on-saturday-2205073.html|access-date=2020-10-03|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=India successfully test-fires nuclear capable hypersonic missile Shaurya|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2020/oct/03/india-successfully-test-fires-nuclear-capable-hypersonic-missile-shaurya-2205284.html|access-date=2020-10-03|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=News|first=Indian Defence|title=India successfully tests nuclear-capable Shaurya missile|url=https://www.theindianhawk.com/2020/10/india-successfully-tests-nuclear-capable-shaurya-missile.html|access-date=2020-10-25|website=Defence News, Indian Defence News, IDRW, Indian Armed Forces}}</ref> The Shaurya missile can strike targets at a range of around 800 kilometres that will complement the existing class of missile systems. The advance version of Shaurya is light weight and reaches hypersonic speed during the last phase of moving close to the target to render [[missile defense]] and countermeasure systems useless.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Khan |first1=Sami |title=India test-fires Shaurya missile; can strike target at 800kms |url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/india-test-fires-shaurya-missile-can-strike-target-800kms-china-should-be-worried-828932 |access-date=5 October 2020 |work=International Business Times |date=3 October 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=India successfully tests advanced version of nuclear-capable Shaurya ballistic missile|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/india/article/india-successfully-tests-advanced-version-of-nuclear-capable-shaurya-ballistic-missile/661722|work=Timesnownews}}</ref>
On 3 October 2020, [[DRDO]] successfully test-fired an advanced version of the Shaurya with an 800km range from [[Balasore]] as part of user trials.<ref>{{Cite web|title=India set to launch hypersonic nuclear-capable Shaurya missile on Saturday|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2020/oct/03/india-set-to-launch-hypersonic-nuclear-capable-shaurya-missile-on-saturday-2205073.html|access-date=2020-10-03|website=The New Indian Express|date=3 October 2020 |archive-date=2020-10-03|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201003233504/https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2020/oct/03/india-set-to-launch-hypersonic-nuclear-capable-shaurya-missile-on-saturday-2205073.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=India successfully test-fires nuclear capable hypersonic missile Shaurya|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2020/oct/03/india-successfully-test-fires-nuclear-capable-hypersonic-missile-shaurya-2205284.html|access-date=2020-10-03|website=The New Indian Express|archive-date=2020-10-06|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201006020253/https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2020/oct/03/india-successfully-test-fires-nuclear-capable-hypersonic-missile-shaurya-2205284.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|author=The Indian Hawk|title=India successfully tests nuclear-capable Shaurya missile|url=https://www.theindianhawk.com/2020/10/india-successfully-tests-nuclear-capable-shaurya-missile.html|access-date=2020-10-25|publisher=Indian Defence News|date=4 October 2020|archive-date=2021-03-02|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210302102310/https://www.theindianhawk.com/2020/10/india-successfully-tests-nuclear-capable-shaurya-missile.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Khan |first1=Sami |title=India test-fires Shaurya missile; can strike target at 800kms |url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/india-test-fires-shaurya-missile-can-strike-target-800kms-china-should-be-worried-828932 |access-date=5 October 2020 |work=International Business Times |date=3 October 2020 |archive-date=8 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201008211336/https://www.ibtimes.co.in/india-test-fires-shaurya-missile-can-strike-target-800kms-china-should-be-worried-828932 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=India successfully tests advanced version of nuclear-capable Shaurya ballistic missile|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/india/article/india-successfully-tests-advanced-version-of-nuclear-capable-shaurya-ballistic-missile/661722|work=Timesnownews|date=3 October 2020 |access-date=2020-10-03|archive-date=2020-10-06|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201006052340/https://www.timesnownews.com/india/article/india-successfully-tests-advanced-version-of-nuclear-capable-shaurya-ballistic-missile/661722|url-status=live}}</ref>


==Operators==
==Operators==
* {{IND}} - As of 6 October 2020, the [[Government of India|Union Government of India]] under the guidance of [[National Security Council (India)|National Security Council]] (NSC) approved induction and deployment of Shaurya in [[Strategic Forces Command]] (SFC).<ref>{{cite news |last1=Gupta |first1=Shishir |title=Govt okays induction of nuke-capable Shaurya missile amid Ladakh standoff |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/shaurya-missile-to-be-inducted-in-strategic-arsenal-agni-5-s-sea-version-by-2022/story-bS1100SkwoGLEXW5ANFQuO.html |access-date=8 October 2020 |publisher=Hindustan Times |date=6 October 2022}}</ref>
* {{IND}} - As of 6 October 2020, the [[Government of India|Union Government of India]] under the guidance of the [[National Security Council (India)|National Security Council]] (NSC) approved induction and deployment of Shaurya in the [[Strategic Forces Command]] (SFC).<ref>{{cite news |last1=Gupta |first1=Shishir |title=Govt okays induction of nuke-capable Shaurya missile amid Ladakh standoff |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/shaurya-missile-to-be-inducted-in-strategic-arsenal-agni-5-s-sea-version-by-2022/story-bS1100SkwoGLEXW5ANFQuO.html |access-date=8 October 2020 |publisher=Hindustan Times |date=6 October 2020 |archive-date=8 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201008084454/https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/shaurya-missile-to-be-inducted-in-strategic-arsenal-agni-5-s-sea-version-by-2022/story-bS1100SkwoGLEXW5ANFQuO.html |url-status=live }}</ref>


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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File:DRDO successfully test fired canister-launched surface-to-surface missile 'Shourya' from ITR Balasore, Orissa on November 12, 2008.jpg|[[Defence Research and Development Organisation|DRDO]] test fired Shourya from silo on November 12, 2008.
File:DRDO successfully test fired canister-launched surface-to-surface missile 'Shourya' from ITR Balasore, Orissa on November 12, 2008.jpg|[[Defence Research and Development Organisation|DRDO]] test fired Shourya from canister on November 12, 2008.
File:Range Vs Payload for Shaurya Missile.jpeg|Range Vs Payload for Shaurya Missile
File:Range Vs Payload for Shaurya Missile.jpeg|Range v/s Payload for Shaurya Missile
File:Shaurya missile.jpg| Shaurya missile on launcher
</gallery>
</gallery>


== See also ==
== See also ==
* [[Hypersonic Technology Vehicle 2]] and [[Advanced Hypersonic Weapon]] – a similar US test vehicle and warhead
* [[Yu-71]] – a similar Russian test vehicle (warhead)
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Shaurya
Shaurya Missile first test launch
TypeShort-range ballistic missile
Place of originIndia
Service history
Used byStrategic Forces Command
Production history
DesignerResearch Centre Imarat
ManufacturerBharat Dynamics Limited
Produced2011–present
Specifications
Mass6.2 t (6.8 short tons)[1]
Length10 m (33 ft)[1][2]
Diameter0.74 m (2.4 ft)[1]
WarheadConventional and strategic nuclear weapon
Warhead weight200–1,000 kilograms (440–2,200 lb)
EngineTwo-stage solid rocket motor
PropellantSolid fuel
Operational
range
700 to 1,900 km (430 to 1,180 mi)[3][4][5]
Flight altitude50 km (31 mi)[1]
Maximum speed Mach 7.5 (9,190 km/h; 5,710 mph; 2.55 km/s)[1]
Guidance
system
RLG-INS and accelerometer
Accuracy20 m to 30 m CEP[6]
Launch
platform
Canisterised transporter erector launcher or underground silo[1]

Shaurya (lit. 'Valour') is a hypersonic, canister-launched surface-to-surface short-range ballistic missile developed by the Indian Defence Research and Development Organisation for use by the Indian Armed Forces. It has a range of 700 to 1,900 km (430 to 1,180 mi)[7][8] and is capable of carrying a payload of 200 to 1,000 kg (440 to 2,200 lb) conventional or nuclear warhead.[9]

Description[edit | edit source]

The Shaurya missile is speculated to be the land version of the submarine-launched Sagarika K-15 missile.[10] However, the DRDO officials have reportedly denied its connection with the K-15 programme.[11]

Shaurya incorporates a ring laser gyroscope and accelerometer, which was tested and integrated by the Research Centre Imarat, based in Hyderabad.[9]

The Shaurya missile was revealed to be designed specifically to be fired from submarines. Once it reaches the target area it manoeuvres towards the target before striking with an accuracy of 20 to 30 m within the target area.[12]

Testing[edit | edit source]

The missile was launched from an underground facility with an in-built canister from Complex-3 of the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur.[13]

The missile was successfully test-fired for the third time, from the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur, Odisha, on Saturday 24 September 2011, in its final configuration. The missile flew at 7.5 Mach, and covered its full range of 700 km in 500 seconds. After this test, the missile is ready for production and induction into the Navy.[1]

On 3 October 2020, DRDO successfully test-fired an advanced version of the Shaurya with an 800km range from Balasore as part of user trials.[14][15][16][17][18]

Operators[edit | edit source]

Gallery[edit | edit source]

  • DRDO test fired Shourya from canister on November 12, 2008.
    DRDO test fired Shourya from canister on November 12, 2008.
  • Range v/s Payload for Shaurya Missile
    Range v/s Payload for Shaurya Missile
  • Shaurya missile on launcher
    Shaurya missile on launcher

See also[edit | edit source]

Related development

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 Subramanian, T. s. (24 September 2011). "India successfully test-fires Shourya missile". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 19 May 2014. Retrieved 24 September 2011.
  2. ↑ "News Archives". The Hindu. 2008-11-14. Archived from the original on 2008-12-16.
  3. ↑ "China far ahead in hypersonic platforms research: Why India needs to step up fast". Firstpost. 2023-01-11. Retrieved 2024-11-18.
  4. ↑ Rout, Hemant Kumar (2020-10-05). "India successfully test-fires new nuclear capable hypersonic missile Shaurya". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2024-11-18.
  5. ↑ Chordia, Saurav (2020-10-09). "India successfully test fired hypersonic missile Shaurya". American Military News. Retrieved 2024-11-18.
  6. ↑ "Design Characteristics of India's Ballistic and Cruise Missiles" (PDF). Nuclear Threat Initiative. Archived (PDF) from the original on 29 May 2022. Retrieved 27 October 2022.
  7. ↑ Chordia, Saurav (2020-10-09). "India successfully test fired hypersonic missile Shaurya". American Military News. Retrieved 2024-11-19.
  8. ↑ Codings. "CHINESE ROCKET FORCE STRATEGIES UNDER BMD SHIELD". orcasia.org. Retrieved 2024-11-19.
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 T. S. Subramanian (20 December 2008 – 2 January 2009). "Missile success". Frontline. Vol. 25, no. 26. The Hindu Group. ISSN 0970-1710.
  10. ↑ Subramanian, T.S. (13 November 2008). "Shourya test-fired successfully". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 16 December 2008. Retrieved 13 November 2013.
  11. ↑ "India successfully test-fires ballistic missile". RIA Novosti. 12 November 2008. Archived from the original on 4 August 2014. Retrieved 13 November 2013.
  12. ↑ "national - News - msn". msn.com. Archived from the original on 2012-03-27. Retrieved 2010-02-17.
  13. ↑ "Shaurya Missile Test this week". in.com. 20 September 2011. Archived from the original on 25 September 2011.
  14. ↑ "India set to launch hypersonic nuclear-capable Shaurya missile on Saturday". The New Indian Express. 3 October 2020. Archived from the original on 2020-10-03. Retrieved 2020-10-03.
  15. ↑ "India successfully test-fires nuclear capable hypersonic missile Shaurya". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 2020-10-06. Retrieved 2020-10-03.
  16. ↑ The Indian Hawk (4 October 2020). "India successfully tests nuclear-capable Shaurya missile". Indian Defence News. Archived from the original on 2021-03-02. Retrieved 2020-10-25.
  17. ↑ Khan, Sami (3 October 2020). "India test-fires Shaurya missile; can strike target at 800kms". International Business Times. Archived from the original on 8 October 2020. Retrieved 5 October 2020.
  18. ↑ "India successfully tests advanced version of nuclear-capable Shaurya ballistic missile". Timesnownews. 3 October 2020. Archived from the original on 2020-10-06. Retrieved 2020-10-03.
  19. ↑ Gupta, Shishir (6 October 2020). "Govt okays induction of nuke-capable Shaurya missile amid Ladakh standoff". Hindustan Times. Archived from the original on 8 October 2020. Retrieved 8 October 2020.

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