After the much popularized  and successful testing of Agni 5, now the Scientists in DRDO have geared off to start the next episode of Missile, Agni VI according to a report. The Missile is expected to have the range of 10000 km and would be tested by 2014.
It will be a three-stage missile and taller than the Agni-V. The design is just taking shape and other sub systems are under development. If everything goes as per the programme, the missile will be ready by mid 2014.
Unlike the bulky Agni-III, the new generation Agni-VI missile will be more trendy and sleek, so that it can be easily carried to any place and deployed as and when required. While the length of the missile would be reportedly around 40 meters as against Agni-V’s 17.5 meter, its diameter will be 1.1 meter, which is almost half of Agni-V. The missile’s launch weight would be around 55 tonne.
The Agni-VI is said to be the latest and most advanced version among the Agni series of missiles. It will have the capability to be launched from submarine and from land-based launchers. The DRDO is also working on integrating Agni-V with submarine.
The new missile will also carry more number of warheads than any other versions. While Agni-V can carry up to three nuclear warheads, sources said the next missile in the series can carry even up to 10 nuclear warheads, capable of hitting multiple targets simultaneously.
It is very good news. India`s ICBM Agni-5 missile range is 5000 to 8000 km. Now the range of ICBM Agni-6 missile is 8000 to 10000 km. I think India test this missile as early as possible.