The two-stage missile is equipped with solid propellant booster and sustainer rocket motors. |
On July 10, India launched its new, long-range Agni III missile from the Orissa Coast which fell short of its intended target 1800 miles away. |
As they are today, the missile talks should be aimed at accomplishing a variety of objectives. |
After leaving the launcher the solid propellant rocket motor accelerates the missile to supersonic speed. |
The flares are fired when the crew detect, by radar, they are being chased by a missile homing in on the hot exhaust of the plane. |
The aircraft commander, who was at the controls, waited for the kick associated with the missile release. |